Pub-goers are only just realising what it means if you get a red plate in Wetherspoons and it’s leaving them stunned
THE beauty about Wetherspoons is you usually know exactly what to expect when you walk through the door.
However, some people have been left baffled by their food showing up with an unexpected surprise.
One foodie shared their amazement at food being delivered to their partner on a red patterned plate, instead of Wetherspoons’ usual blue one.
The woman uploaded a photo of the unexpected crockery item to Reddit and captioned it: “My BF got a red plate in Wetherspoons.”
They added: “Spoons plates are always blue, never seen a red one before.”
And she isn’t the only person to have received one over the years, with other people claiming it had happened to them too.
People were quick to marvel at the wonder, with one writing: “ YOU GOT THE RED PLATE! .”
A second commented: “If you get the red plate in ‘spoons, take it to the bar after and you get a free drink.”
And one former Spoons worker said they had never seen one while working at the chain.
But what does it mean?
One person suggested: “Are you their millionth customer?”
And one wrote: “I think you’ve accidentally wandered into an alternative dimension.”
Thankfully a Wetherspoons spokesperson cleared up the mystery to the Daily Star.
They said: “Wetherspoon did trial a red plate in a small number of pubs for use for children’s meals, to ensure all children’s meals were served on a cold plate.
”The company has moved on since then and just launched a melamine plate for the whole children’s menu which is in line with the design of the children’s menu.
”But there will be stock of the old red plate in circulation, until they break.
”No plan to change from the standard blue patterned plate any time soon.”
We shared how Wetherspoons has added four new drinks to its menu in a huge shake-up – and it’s bound to be a hit with punters.
The pub chain has introduced new tipples to its main bar offering.
And it’s good news for those who don’t drink or are looking to lower their booze intake, as they are all low-alcohol or alcohol-free.
Fans will now be able to buy Corona Cero, Thatchers Zero %, Guinness 0.0 and Adnams Ghost Ship in all 809 Wetherspoons branches.
Corona Cero is an alcohol-free beer from Corona, brewed with 100 per cent natural ingredients.
For those who enjoy the taste of cider but don’t want the booze, Thatchers Zero % is a twist on a classic apple cider.
Guinness 0.0 has the same smooth taste, balanced flavour and unique dark colour of Guinness, just without the alcohol.
Adnams Ghost Ship is a low-alcohol version of the Southwold brewery’s citrus pale ale.
The drinks join six other low or no-alcohol drinks already on the Wetherspoons menu, including Heineken 0.0.
How to save money at Wetherspoons
WETHERSPOONS is known for its low prices, but there are ways to spend even more money at the chain.
Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry.
It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14.
As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival.
Wetherspoons is known for its meal deal offers that run all week long.
These include Tuesday’s Steak Club, Thursday’s Curry Club and Fish Friday.
For example, a standard curry club meal with an alcoholic drink is between £8.55 and £9.19.
Outside of the deal, you would expect to pay around a fiver more for the same meal.
You can enjoy bottomless brews all day in participating Wetherspoons pubs by buying one hot drink.
The offer includes Tetley tea and a range of Lavazza coffee including a flat white, latte, cappuccino, and Americano.
Prices start from just 99p but they can vary depending on your location.