Punters visiting the new Wetherspoons pub in Spain may find themselves paying higher prices compared to their local branches. Despite still offering reasonably priced dishes and drinks, the costs are generally elevated in the Spanish establishment compared to the chain’s regular high street locations. The management explains that operating pubs in airports involves higher expenses, with prices at the Spanish pub being in line with those at airports and railway stations in the UK.
For instance, a substantial breakfast in Spain costs 10.25 euros (£8.84), while the average price in the UK is £5.09. To assess the price differences, the Mirror conducted a comparison of prices at the Wetherspoons pub in Alicante with those at the Solihull pub in the West Midlands and Gatwick Airport. It should be noted that some products vary in size and ingredients, complicating direct comparisons.
Examples of items compared include a Margherita pizza, all-day brunch, classic burger, chicken, eggs, and beans, a pint of Stella Artois, Asahi beer, a pint of Greene King Abbot Ale, Guinness 0.0, and Coca-Cola/Pepsi (398ml).