BRITS holidaying in a far-flung hotspot have discovered a cheeky pub doppelgänger that’s serving up a budget treat Wetherspoons fans back home can only dream of.
As the UK’s Wetherspoons dropped its much-loved £13 sirloin steak from the menu at 40 locations, “Witherspoons” in Pattaya, Thailand, has been cashing in – keeping the grills hot and the steaks sizzling.
The uncanny replica pub, complete with the signature patterned carpets, cheap booze, and all-day breakfasts, is offering a slice of home at wallet-friendly prices.
Its menu boasts juicy options like New York strip, tenderloin, and ribeye steaks, with sides and sauces aplenty.
On Wednesdays, a ribeye will set you back just £7.
A Witherspoons spokesperson said: “Calling all meat lovers. Get ready to treat yourself at Witherspoons Pattaya with a feast that’s worth every bite.
“Don’t just dream about it – dive into some serious meaty goodness.
“We can’t wait to see you here.”
The Thai venue has become a magnet for Brits abroad, racking up a 4.1-star rating on Google.
One visitor, Gary Homan, raved: “Out of all the places around, this is a catch-all and does-everything kind of place.
“The food is great, not exceptional but exactly what you expect for a pub/bar atmosphere and certainly well worth the price.”
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Christine, a regular, cried: “Would like to know why on earth Wetherspoons have taken steaks off the menu. Travesty.”
Craig, who visited The Samuel Peto pub in Folkestone, Kent, vented his frustration: “No steaks here either. Evening ruined.”
The UK chain confirmed the move, with a spokesperson stating: “We can confirm that the company has taken steak off the menu in approximately 40 pubs.
“It is still available in 760 Wetherspoon pubs.”
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It comes after the budget pub chain slashed the price of pints on a range of drinks on New Year’s Day, with some available for as little as 99p.
Pubgoers were thrilled to hear the price drop will be in full force from January 2 to January 16.
This gives savvy savers two weeks to make the most of the offer while they tackle the post-Christmas blues.
A whopping 750 pubs spanning the UK will participate in the event offering punters a choice of venues.
As a new year’s treat, the company is reducing a pint of Worthington’s for 99p along with with a selection of other drinks.
Ale-lovers can get their hands on a pint of Ruddles for £1.29, down from £1.79.
Belhaven and Doom Bar have been deducted to a tasty £1.49.
If pints don’t tickle your fancy, more than 650 of the branches will be offering a glass of Coldwater Creek wine, from Chile‘s Valle Central wine region, for £2.49.
