Wetherspoons is slashing food and drink prices to as little as £1.66 – exact date to bag a bargain

The Sun

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WETHERSPOONS is slashing the price of its food and drink for just one day - with pints for as little as £1.66.
The no-frills boozer is giving customers a 7.5% discount to mark Tax Equality Day.
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On Thursday (September 18) punters across the country will be able to enjoy their favourite tipple and food at a bargain price.
For example, a customer spending £10 on food and drinks will pay only £9.25 on Tax Equality Day.
The bargain offer will apply across pubs in Northern Ireland, Wales and England.
In Scotland, the discount will also only apply to food and non-alcoholic drinks.
The 24-hour bargain offer aims to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.
A pint of Ruddles Best, one of cheapest beers sold across the chain will cost just £1.66, marking a 13p discount.
And those looking to tuck into a large breakfast will pay £6.87 as opposed to its typical price of £7.43.
Meanwhile, a pint of Kopparberg which typically costs £2.79, will now cost £2.58.
Bear in mind that prices at Wetherspoons pubs vary across the UK, so you won't always get the same discount.
If you want to find your nearest pub, you can use the locator tool on Wetherspoons' website or app.
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All food and drink in pubs is subject to 20% VAT.
In comparison, supermarkets don't pay VAT on food and can then afford to offer drinks at discounted prices.
Sir Tim Martin, founder of the budget chain, has been campaigning on the issue for years.
He is calling for VAT to be lowered to 12.5%.
The outspoken boss said the move would ensure "pubs, bars and restaurants do not continue to close, but instead thrive, invest and create new jobs".
He added: 'We call on the chancellor to create tax equality between the hospitality industry and supermarkets.'
Fresh calls from Martin come as many hospitality chains across the UK are struggling.
The rising cost of living has meant punters have less cash to splash at the pub.
How can I save money at Wetherspoons?
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.
Meanwhile, hikes to National Insurance have added further financial strain.
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