Wetherspoon axes steak, mixed grills dishes from menu

J.D. Wetherspoon will be removing steak from its menu - which has upset some pubgoers. <i>(Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)</i>
J.D. Wetherspoon will be removing steak from its menu - which has upset some pubgoers. (Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
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J.D. Wetherspoon has announced plans to remove steaks, mixed grills and gammon from its menu in favour of new gourmet burgers and Korean-style dishes.

The pub chain confirmed that several staple dishes – including its Tuesday Steak Club deal – will be replaced from May 14.

However, Wetherspoon bosses said they are “confident” that their menu still provides a “variety of choices”.

Diners shared their “disappointment” at the changes, particularly the end of the Steak Club deal which currently runs from 11.30am to 11pm on a Tuesday. It includes a steak and soft drink for £9.67, or upgrade to an alcoholic drink for £11.20.

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Many customers complained about the changes, with one X user writing: “I prefer a nice steak dinner when I go out, I for one will not be going to Wetherspoons ever again!!”

Another added: “Absolutely gutted about Wetherspoon removing the steak off the menu.”

While another said: “Oh no. I love a ‘spoons steak night…a bit upset about this.”

In a statement, the company confirmed the menu changes, saying: Wetherspoon is making changes to its menu in May.

New gourmet burgers will be available at Wetherspoon this May.New gourmet burgers will be available at Wetherspoon this May. (Image: JD Wetherspoon)

 “This includes the removal of steaks, mixed grills and gammon (May 14).

 “A new range of Gourmet Burgers will be introduced; The Big Smoke, Buffalo Burger and Cheese Meltdown, on Wednesday, May 14.

“There will also be a range of Korean-style chicken meals added.


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“Wetherspoon is confident that its menu provides a variety of choices and value-for money meals.

“We appreciate that some customers will be disappointed with the decision to remove steaks and grills.”

The Big Smoke will include pulled beef brisket and maple-cured bacon while the Buffalo is stacked with fried buttermilk chicken, blue cheese sauce and topped with a spicy wing.

Meanwhile, the Cheese Meltdown has a three-cheese sauce on either buttermilk chicken or a beef patty.

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