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Wetherspoons to scrap roast dinners: Final Sunday dinner to be served up on Mothers' Day | |
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Popular pub chain Wetherspoons has shocked customers after deciding to scrap roast dinners from its menu. | Popular pub chain Wetherspoons has shocked customers after deciding to scrap roast dinners from its menu. |
The British institution which is the roast dinner is facing the chop from the budget boozer, as speculation mounts it is focusing more on its main menu. | The British institution which is the roast dinner is facing the chop from the budget boozer, as speculation mounts it is focusing more on its main menu. |
The eatery, famous for its bargain breakfasts and cheap alcohol, has recently added two new ‘gourmet’ burgers to its cuisine. | The eatery, famous for its bargain breakfasts and cheap alcohol, has recently added two new ‘gourmet’ burgers to its cuisine. |
Previously, hungry patrons were able to get their hands on the traditional Sunday roast for around £7, which came complete with all the trimmings and a glass of alcohol thrown in. | Previously, hungry patrons were able to get their hands on the traditional Sunday roast for around £7, which came complete with all the trimmings and a glass of alcohol thrown in. |
It was available in the chain's 950 pubs every week as part of their popular food clubs. | It was available in the chain's 950 pubs every week as part of their popular food clubs. |
But to many customers' dismay, the classic dish will last be served up on Mother’s Day, March 6. | But to many customers' dismay, the classic dish will last be served up on Mother’s Day, March 6. |
The online page has already vanished from its website, throwing up an error message instead. | The online page has already vanished from its website, throwing up an error message instead. |
A spokesman for the chain told The Sun the decision was “one of those things”. | A spokesman for the chain told The Sun the decision was “one of those things”. |
They added: “There will be a lot of disappointed people and we apologise for that. | They added: “There will be a lot of disappointed people and we apologise for that. |
“But sometimes you have to make a commercial decision.” | “But sometimes you have to make a commercial decision.” |
The decision to axe it is thought to be linked to a revamp the company is undergoing. | The decision to axe it is thought to be linked to a revamp the company is undergoing. |
The official JD Wetherspoon’s twitter account recently announced a new menu, with drinks, coming soon. | |
But in a strange twist, the online pages for their other themed nights - including Fish Friday, Mexican Monday and Wing it Wednesday – have also disappeared. | But in a strange twist, the online pages for their other themed nights - including Fish Friday, Mexican Monday and Wing it Wednesday – have also disappeared. |
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