Wetherspoon axes 18 drinks but adds a host of other tipples and food
- British pub chain favourite has released its updated menu for the month of May
Wetherspoon has axed 18 drinks from its menu as part of a major revamp ahead of the summer season.
A selection of spirits have been dropped from the chain’s latest menu update in May, such as Lambs Navy Rum, Bombay Bramble and Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon.
Duppy Share White, Chase pink grapefruit pomelo gin and Buffalo Trace have also all been shelved for now.
The cocktail menu has also been altered, with Tanqueray Spritz, Bubblegin, Bubblegin syrup, as well as Smirnoff and Monster pitchers all bowing out.
Tropical Raspberry and Tropical Guava Corona seltzers have also been removed.
Wetherspoon has axed 18 drinks from its menu as part of a major revamp ahead of the summer season
Manquila shooters, along with four other craft drinks – Williams Bros Tin Man, Inniss & Gunn Mangoes on the Run, Backyard 3 States and Rooster’s Baby Faced Assassin – will no longer be available to customers.
In addition, The Dalstons Rhubarb has also faced the cut.
It is not all bad news, however, as the chain that is popular with millions of Brits across the UK has added a number of new menu items, as is common practice for other establishments.
Cerveza Pacifico Clara, more commonly referred to as Pacifico, and Stella Unfiltered have returned to menus for the price of £3.45 and £4.38 respectively.
Customers can also purchase Au Vodka strawberry burst and XIX Vodka, a beverage made by YouTube stars the Sidemen, from £3.55.
Meanwhile, Kraken Black Spiced Rum Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla (for £4.68), and two new liqueurs – Mozart White Chocolate cream liqueur and Tequila Rose, for £2.65 and £4.10 – are appearing on menus again.
Punters can also get their hands on low-alcohol items Corona Cero and Thatchers Zero for £2.48.
In addition, a Passion Fruit Cooler 0% cocktail is availablefor £2.41, along with a Monster Energy Ultra Peachy Keen soft drink for £2.37.
It comes after the chain changed its food menu offering, rolling out 10 new items on May 1.
It is not all bad news, however, as the chain that is popular with millions of Brits across the UK has added a number of new menu items, as is common practice for other establishments
Customers can now get their hands on ramen noodle bowls, shawarma chicken wraps and three new breakfast items, including American-style pancakes.
The Ramen noodle bowl features noodles, bean sprouts, shiitake mushroom, spring onion, pak choi, bamboo shoots, red onion, sliced chillies and coriander in a broth.
The dish is vegan and low-calorie (466kcal), with customers able to add a poached egg or grilled chicken breast for an extra charge.
The Shawarma chicken wrap contains spiced pulled chicken thigh, Middle Eastern spices, Naga chilli and garlic and herb sauces, tomato, onion, rocket, and fresh mint, served in a 10 or 12-inch wrap.
Both meals are available as part of a meal deal with a choice of soft or alcoholic drink.
There are also a variety of new 10-inch wraps available, offered at a lower price than the 12-inch wrap and with fewer calories.
The includes a small vegetarian brunch wrap (fried egg, two vegan sausages, cheddar cheese), a southern-fried chicken offfering with salad leaves and smoky chipotle mayo and small fried halloumi-style cheese with salad leaves, sweet chilli sauce, tomato and cucumber).
The vegan choice has also been extended with vegan beans on toast, vegan sausage butty and vegan tomato and basil soup now on the menu.
Full list of 18 drinks being axed by Wetherspoon
Lambs Navy Rum
Bombay Bramble
Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon
Duppy Share White
Chase pink grapefruit pomelo gin
Buffalo Trace
Tanqueray Spritz – £5.87
Bubblegin
Bubblegin syrup
Smirnoff and Monster pitcher
Tropical Raspberry Corona Seltzer
Tropical Guava Corona Seltzer
Manquila shooters
Williams Bros Tin Man
Inniss & Gunn Mangoes on the Run
Backyard 3 States
Rooster’s Baby Faced Assassin
The Dalston’s Rhubarb
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