Punters visiting the new Wetherspoons pub in Spain may find themselves paying higher prices compared to their local branches. Despite still offering decent value, the dishes and drinks at the Spanish location are generally priced above those at the chain’s regular high street pubs.
According to company officials, the increased costs are due to the higher expenses associated with operating pubs in airports. They highlight that the prices at the Spanish pub align with those at their existing sites in UK airports and railway stations.
For instance, a large breakfast in Spain costs 10.25 euros (£8.84), while the average price in the UK is just £5.09.
To assess the price differences, a comparison was made by the Mirror between the Alicante pub and Wetherspoons’ Solihull pub in the West Midlands, as well as at Gatwick Airport. It was noted that some products vary in terms of size and ingredients, adding complexity to the comparison.
Examples of items compared include a Margherita pizza, all-day brunch, classic burger, chicken, eggs, and beans, pints of Stella Artois, Asahi beer, Greene King Abbot Ale, Guinness 0.0, and Coca Cola/Pepsi (398ml).