Wetherspoons is making some major changes to its menu.
If you’re a lover of the pub chain’s meat options, you may — or may not — want to read on because steak, mixed grills and gammon are being removed from the menu from May 14.
The ‘disappointing’ news was revealed to staff on Friday in an email, with a representative confirming to Metro that the changes are going ahead.
‘Wetherspoon is making changes to its menu in May,’ the spokesperson said in an email statement. ‘This includes the removal of steaks, mixed grills and gammon (May 14).’
The message was reportedly shared by Wetherspoons chief executive John Huston to team members in an email, explaining that the changes came ‘after much debate’ and are the result of multiple factors, including the company’s goal to return to pre-COVID profit levels.
Understandably, it’s news that will upset some diners. On X, one fan voiced their upset, writing: ‘Absolutely gutted about Wetherspoons removing the steak off the menu.’ While another said they ‘feel like crying.’
As a result of the departing meals, Steak Club, which runs every Tuesday between 11.30am and 11pm, will be cut from the deals list. The bargain deal allows Spoons goers to enjoy a steak and a soft drink for £9.67, or upgrade to an alcoholic drink for only £11.20.
Fortunately, it’s not all bad news. In place of the meals, a new range of gourmet burgers will be available, meaning you may just find a favourite affordable plate to fill the steak sized void.
In the statement to Metro, a representative said: ‘A new range of Gourmet Burgers will be introduced; The Big Smoke, Buffalo Burger and Cheese Meltdown, on Wed 14 May.’
The new additions are called The Big Smoke, Buffalo Burger and Cheese Meltdown and expand their current menu, which includes both beef and chicken burgers.
In addition to the burgers, there will also be a range of Korean style chicken meals on offer, with a spokesperson telling us: ‘Wetherspoon is confident that its menu provides a variety of choices and value-for money meals.’
Steak lovers will still be able to enjoy the delicious meal for another eight weeks in pubs across the UK and Ireland, but some diners have said it’s about time the meat cuts were taken off the meny
It follows news Wetherspoons enjoyed sales growth of nearly 8% over the 12 months leading up to July this year when it published its most recent trading update.
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