Wetherspoons confirms return of ‘mouthwatering' menu item that was quietly axed from pubs across UK

The Sun

3 days ago

WETHERSPOONS has confirmed that a hugely popular menu item is finally back on menus nationwide — months after it mysteriously vanished from pubs across the UK.
For weeks, customers were left scratching their heads as the dish quietly disappeared, with no official explanation.
Now, the mystery has been solved — the £6.49 meal, which comes with 10 crispy chicken breast bites, golden chips, and a choice of dipping sauces, had been marked as 'temporarily unavailable' on digital and printed menus since around April.
Its quiet disappearance left punters puzzled, with many turning to social media to express their frustration and confusion.
One fan took to Reddit to vent: 'It has been over one month without the chicken bites on the menu and I physically can't do this. Where have they gone?
'My beautiful, mouthwatering, crisped bites, that even the heavens have blessed with an angel's touch, where have you gone.
"I suffer with agony and mourn every second without you in my Spoons pub.'
Another joked: 'Whatever it is give me a waiver to sign and give me those chicken bites.'
Some customers said the dish still appeared on their local menus but was never actually in stock, leading to even more confusion.
Now, Wetherspoon has confirmed that chicken bites have made a full return.
A JD Wetherspoon spokesperson said: 'Chicken bites are now available in all Wetherspoon pubs.'
The pub chain didn't give a reason for the disappearance, but fans are simply relieved to see the cult favourite back in action.
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Since the return was confirmed, customers have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their joy.
One wrote: 'I am delighted to confirm that the iconic Wetherspoon chicken breast bites are back. Goodness knows what that was all about.
"On the downside, I just ordered the last portion in the Brit, Plymouth, so don't rush down.'
Another said: 'I love you, Wetherspoon chicken bites.'
Others joked that their weekly pub routine is 'finally complete again.'
The chicken bites have become a go-to option for customers looking for a quick and tasty bite — especially as part of Wetherspoon's value-for-money deals.
The return comes as part of a broader menu refresh, with several other fan favourites also making a comeback.
Other dishes back on the menu
Customers have also spotted the return of other missing items, including salt and pepper squid, Southern-fried chicken strips, and the vegetarian roasted vegetable lasagne — all of which had been quietly dropped over the last year.
Some breakfast classics are also back, such as the large breakfast wrap and black pudding, which had been removed during previous menu cuts.
The return of these items has been welcomed by regulars who were left disappointed when their go-to orders disappeared without warning.
But not everything's coming back
Despite the excitement around returning items, Wetherspoon has confirmed that some dishes are gone for good.
On May 14, steaks, mixed grills, and gammon were officially removed from the menu and will not be making a return.
The move sparked a wave of backlash from long-time Spoons lovers who saw the grill range as a staple part of the menu.
JD Wetherspoon said the decision was part of a 'streamlining' of its food offering to focus on more popular and faster-serving dishes.
While the loss of the grill range has been a blow to some, the return of chicken bites and other customer favourites has helped soften the disappointment.
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