'I tried Wetherspoon's £1.99 breakfast - my glass of juice cost more money'

14 January 2024 , 11:45

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There's a breakfast deal in Wetherspoons at the moment to help beat the January blues (Image: MEN)

January sometimes feels as though it's dragging a little thanks to the fact you're crawling towards the next payday, and you likely overspent in December - but Wetherspoons has something that could perk you up in the mornings.

The chain's breakfast deal can see you enjoying a full English breakfast for just £1.99, and you can upgrade it to a larger morning meal for just £2.99. What more could you want than a budget-friendly start to the day?

Egg, bacon, sausage, beans, and a hash brown can really set you up for the day, so Manchester Evening News' Maisie Lawton went to see what the fuss was about at The Tim Bobbin in Urmston.

Maisie said the breakfast was cooked well (MEN)

Maisie wrote: Arriving shortly after 8am, I find myself among the early diners, keen to test out the much-talked-about breakfast deal.

Opting for the £1.99 small English breakfast, the plate includes bacon, sausage, egg, a hash brown and beans in a satisfying portion that punches above its weight in value - but for those looking for a touch more, the traditional breakfast, at £2.99, includes an extra hash brown and a slice of toast and butter.

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While waiting for breakfast, I wander through the pub, tracing its history, and stumble upon the JD Wetherspoons' homage to Urmston's celebrated 18th-century dialect poet, John Collier - alias Tim Bobbin.

Collier (1708 - 1786) began his working life as a weaver, later becoming a teacher and writer. In most of his books, Tim Bobbin was the main character, and Collier used Bobbin as a pseudonym throughout his career. The work of the writer, who died in 1786, adorns the walls of the pub.

In typical Wetherspoons fashion, the food arrives quickly - perhaps because I'm one of the only people here. It smells and looks great, and the bacon, sausage, egg and the hash brown are well-cooked. However, the beans are slightly cold, detracting slightly from an otherwise enjoyable and filling meal.

It also dawned on me that the meal was only 50p more than a bottle of water and cheaper than a glass of cranberry juice at £2.21 - so, considering the price, it's a decent breakfast that hits the spot. As part of the 'Top Plates, Low Rates' which the breakfast is included in, there are other deals on offer too - such as the 3oz burgers, pizzas, boneless chicken basket, Quorn nuggets basket, ham, egg and chips and the all-day brunch. It's not clear when the promotion will end either.

Like many venues and chains, JD Wetherspoon has felt the impact of inflation. Recently, it raised prices on certain food and beverages by approximately 7.5 percent, resulting in a 29p increase per pint and about 75p for food items. The company has around 30 pubs up for sale which will continue to operate until they are sold.

But for those just seeking a filling breakfast that doesn't strain the budget, look no further than this deal.

Danielle Kate Wroe