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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons confirms return of ‘mouthwatering' menu item that was quietly axed from pubs across UK
But while some favourites are back, others have been axed for good TUCK IN Wetherspoons confirms return of 'mouthwatering' menu item that was quietly axed from pubs across UK 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. Advertisement 2 Now, Wetherspoon has confirmed that chicken bites have made a full return Credit: Getty 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. Advertisement "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. Advertisement 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. Inside Wetherspoons huge new pub - it's a hidden gem 'off the beaten track' and has a major pricing difference 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. Advertisement "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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons to close city centre pub after 30 years as sad punters say ‘it's the end of an era'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS are set to close a city centre pub after 30 years. Punters were left gutted after hearing that the fan favourite boozer in Preston, would be going on the market. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Grey Friar Wetherspoon in Preston is being put up for sale Credit: Google 2 Wetherspoon is a popular pub chain but some of its boozers have closed recently (stock) Credit: Alamy The Grey Friar, which opened in the 1990s, has now been put up for sale, announced Wetherspoon. The popular Spoons boozer was a staple of the local area and will remain open until sold. A spokesperson said that it will remain trading as a Wetherspoon pub until it is sold and that there will be no redundancies made. He added that, when the establishment is sold, staff will be offered jobs at other pubs in the chain. The Grey Friar was named after Franciscan monks, who founded a nearby friary in the early 13th century. This is also the namesake of Friargate, the street on which the boozer stands. Thankfully for Wetherspoons fans, there is another branch in the city centre, the Twelve Tellers on Church Street. But locals were still devastated by the move with many losing their favourite boozer in town, commonly known as 'Greyfriars' to many. Many took to social media to weigh in with their opinions after the closure was announced. One wrote: "Happy memories starting our Friday nights in Greyfriars… it will be missed!!" Another said: "Oh my goodness! Me and my bf often start an evening out in here, have tea and move on from here into town. "We sometimes go for breakfast too." Inside Wetherspoons huge new pub - it's a hidden gem 'off the beaten track' and has a major pricing difference A third commented: "Flipping heck if Wetherspoons is closing …. Preston reallly is doomed." Another wrote: "There will be many dissapointed customers." It comes as a wave of closures have hit UK pubs recently, figures published by the British Beer and Pub Association revealed around six pubs closed every week. The trade body found 289 boozers served last orders for the final time in 2024 across England and Wales. The data, released in April, suggested that with the closure of six boozers a week came the loss of 4,500 jobs. With employer National Insurance contributions being hiked with the minimum wage, more pubs are expected to shut this year too. To cope with the increased running costs pubs are forced to increase their prices. Wetherspoon also exclusively revealed to The Sun in January it had increased the price of a host of drinks and meal deals by up to 30p. Prices on drinks were hiked by 15p, while meal deals were increased by 30p. Wetherspoons said a number of drinks, though, had not gone up in price including all draught lagers like Budweiser, Carling and Coors. Boss Tim Martin said the pub chain had "tried to remain as competitive as possible" with its pricing.
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons to launch 15 new ciders in days that will cost just £2.99
We reveal how much Wetherspoons upped the price of a host of drinks earlier this year DRINK UP Wetherspoons to launch 15 new ciders in days that will cost just £2.99 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is launching 15 new ciders in days with the price of a jar £2.99. The popular pub chain is kicking off a 10-day craft cider festival on June 27 offering punters a swathe of quirky tipples. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Wetherspoons is launching a 10-day cider festival from Friday Credit: Wetherspoons The last day of the festival is Sunday, July 6. Included in the list of 15 ciders is the Barn Screecher, Moonshine Rum and Raisin and Toffee Apple. Drinkers will also find the Midnight Special, Peach Mojito and Fiery Fox at the pumps. Wetherspoons says all of the ciders are suitable for vegans and vegetarians with the average price £2.99. Wetherspoons chief executive John Hutson said: "The festival is a great celebration of craft cider. "It will allow our pubs to showcase a selection of superb ciders over a 10-day period." Tasting notes for the ciders will be in magazines inside Spoons pubs while a digital version will also launch on the Wetherspoons website and app. The website can be found via while the app can be downloaded for free on to your smartphone. All ciders will be available to order at the bar or via the Wetherspoons app. Bear in mind, prices for the ciders might vary from pub to pub and not all 15 flavours will be on sale across all branches. The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu Eddie Gershon, spokesperson for Wetherspoons, said some pubs will only have 10 of the varieties in stock. You can check what stock your local Spoons has and any prices by using the app. OTHER WETHERSPOONS NEWS Wetherspoons has launched three new meal deals at hundreds of its pubs. The pub chain has shaken up its "Club" deals, offering customers a range of discounted food and drink. A new small plates deal is being launched on Mondays, a fresh beer and burger deal on Tuesdays and a new pizza meal deal on Wednesdays. It is also shaking up its Ale Wednesday Club deal meaning customers can get pints from £1.49 from Monday to Wednesday across 651 pubs. The new meal deals aren't available across all pubs so it's worth checking on the app whether your local is running one. Last month, Spoons also closed a beloved pub in Coventry - The Spon Gate. Elsewhere, Spoons has launched a £2.99 breakfast deal, offering a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink. There are also veggie options available, which are served between 8am and midday. At the start of the year, The Sun exclusively revealed Spoons had upped the price of a host of popular drinks and menu items across its pubs. The chain bumped up prices on drinks by 15p while meal deals were increased by 30p. How can I save money at Wetherspoons? PUB-GOERS love Wetherspoons for its competitive pricing and low-cost meals - but did you know there are more ways to save money? Senior consumer reporter Olivia Marshall explains how. Free refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day. Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other. So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest. Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights. For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual. Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled. Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it. Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play. Check the date - Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry. It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14. As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons is selling pints for just £1.49 across 651 of its pubs this month as it launches THREE new deals
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is selling pints for just £1.49 as it launches three new deals. The incredible promotion is available in 651 of the chain's pubs and will become available on June 23. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Wetherspoons will be offering pints for just £1.49 Credit: Alamy 2 The chain is also launching three other promotions Credit: Alamy Wetherspoons' Ale Monday promotion allows punters to buy pints from just £1.49 and the pub has announced plans to expand the deal. From June, the deal has been updated to Ale Monday to Wednesday, giving pubgoers an extra two days of cheap pints. The pub chain is known for its incredible deals and, alongside its Ale Monday expansion, it is planning to launch three more. The Tuesday Club, the Small Plates Deal and the Pizza Club will become available from June 23. As part of the Small Plates Deal, customers will be able to buy three items from the small plates menu for just £10. That works out as just over £3 for each small plate. At over 520 Wetherspoons locations, pubgoers will be able to access the Pizza Club deal - which will be available on Wednesdays. The promotion will mean that all pizzas will be on offer for £6.96 (with a soft drink) and £8.49 (with an alcoholic drink). As part of the Tuesday Club, shoppers can get their favourite beer and burger from Wetherspoons for just £9.99. Ahead of the wave of promotions, Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: 'We believe that our customers will welcome the new and existing value-for-money club deals in our pubs.' Prince William visits a J D Wetherspoons pub Wetherspoons previously made headlines when it announced that it was bringing back a fan-favourite burger. The hugely popular Brunch Burger will be returning for Father's Day weekend. Available from June 13 until June 15, the burger includes six ounce beef patty, American-style cheese, maple-cured bacon, free-range fried egg. The burger is topped off with a delicious hash brown.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons is launching THREE new meal deals in days at hundreds of pubs with prices starting from £3
We reveal below some of the other major Wetherspoons changes of 2025 MEAL DEAL Wetherspoons is launching THREE new meal deals in days at hundreds of pubs with prices starting from £3 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is launching three new meal deals in days at hundreds of pubs and prices start from £3. The giant pub chain is shaking up its Club deals from June 23, offering customers a range of discounted food and drink. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Wetherspoons is launching three new meal deals in days Credit: Getty It will launch a new small plates deal on Mondays with punters able to get three items for £10 at 610 pubs - around £3 per plate. The same deal will cost £12 at 159 other pubs. Customers can choose from 20 small-plated dishes, including 10 spicy chicken wings, halloumi-style fries and an 8" Margherita pizza. On Tuesdays, a new beer and burger deal is launching across 604 pubs. Customers can get a burger with soft drink for £8.46 or burger with alcoholic drink for £9.99. Burgers included in the deal are The Big Smoke, Buffalo and Cheese Meltdown, with all served with chips and six onion rings. A new Wednesday Pizza Club is also being unveiled by Spoons from June 23, with a range of 11" pizzas available. Punters can get a pizza with soft or alcoholic drink for £6.96 and £8.49, respectively. Wetherspoons said the new Pizza Club will be available across 520 pubs. Meanwhile, the pub chain is also shaking up its Ale Wednesday Club deal meaning customers can now get pints from £1.49 from Monday to Wednesday across 651 pubs. The UK's 5 most beautiful Wetherspoons pubs The existing Thursday Curry Club and Afternoon Deal promo, which runs Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm, will also still be available to customers. We have asked Wetherspoons if its existing Tuesday Steak Club and Fish Friday deals are also staying and will update this story when we have heard back. Tim Martin, Wetherspoon's founder and chairman, said: 'We believe that customers will welcome the pubs' new and existing value-for-money club deals." Bear in mind, the prices listed above might not be what you pay in your local Spoons as they can vary from branch to branch. You can find your nearest branch via the free-to-download app or via OTHER SPOONS NEWS Spoons is bringing back The Brunch Burger for the Father's Day weekend, from Friday to Sunday. It returned two years ago after a ten-year hiatus and was a fan favourite at the time with punters calling it "legendary". Last month, Spoons also closed a beloved pub in Coventry - The Spon Gate. Elsewhere, Spoons also launched a £2.99 breakfast deal in February, with customers able to get a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink. There are also veggie options available, which are served between 8am and midday. The Sun also exclusively revealed in January Spoons had upped the price of a host of popular drinks and menu items across its pubs. The chain bumped up prices on drinks by 15p while meal deals were increased by 30p. The price rises saw the cost of a Guinness at the London and South Western branch in south west London go from £4.66 to £4.81. Meanwhile, the price of a Strongbow increased from £3.24 to £3.39. How can I save money at Wetherspoons? PUB-GOERS love Wetherspoons for its competitive pricing and low-cost meals - but did you know there are more ways to save money? Senior consumer reporter Olivia Marshall explains how. Free refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day. Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other. So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest. Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights. For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual. Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled. Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it. Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play. Check the date - Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry. It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14. As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
