Wetherspoon’s chairman, Tim Martin, has unveiled his personal menu favorites at the popular pub chain.
During a recent tour of Wetherspoons branches, Martin expressed his preference for Abbot Ale as his drink of choice, citing its affordability and strength. However, he admitted to only sampling small portions of the ale during his venue visits, joking that consuming full pints at each location would have ended his career prematurely.
When it comes to dining, Martin, acknowledging the need to adjust his diet, has shifted from hearty options like fish and chips to lighter fare. His go-to Wetherspoons meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are as follows:
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Small Traditional Breakfast - £2.99
- A fried free-range egg, bacon, Lincolnshire sausage, baked beans, and a hash brown.
Martin’s Review: “Not too high in calories. One of your five a day with baked beans.”
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Southern-fried Chicken Wrap - £3.23
- Chicken wrap with salad leaves and smoky chipotle mayo.
Martin’s Verdict: “My favorite and another of your five a day.”
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Boneless Basket + extra portion of garden peas - £8.98 + 99p
- A combination of five chicken breast bites and three crispy chicken strips, BBQ sauce, and coleslaw.
Martin’s Verdict: “There’s a few different choices but this one hits the spot.”
Despite Wetherspoon’s initial reputation for its drinks, the pub’s food offerings have garnered a dedicated following over the past three decades. The chain’s food sales amounted to an impressive £770 million last year, demonstrating its popularity and success in the industry.
Martin also expressed concerns about the challenges faced by the pub industry, particularly in comparison to supermarkets' competitive alcohol promotions. He highlighted a perceived gap between policymakers and the pub scene, attributing this to the limited engagement of politicians with pub culture.
Expanding on this, Martin noted the absence of political figures in pub settings, emphasizing the disconnect between policymakers and the realities of the pub industry.