Wetherspoons is expanding its stout offerings with a popular choice that will only set back customers an expected £2.99, though it will depend on location. Murphy's Irish Stout will once again be available across the UK's biggest pub chain over a decade after they removed it from the bar.
The stout, which is also sold in major supermarket chains such as Asda and Tesco, was founded in 1856 in Cork, Ireland. It has 4% ABV and has tasting notes of coffee and chocolate. At an average price of £2.99, it will be cheaper than its rival stout, Guinness, which sells between £3.50 to £5.50 in Wetherspoons.
The chain removed the pint from all its locations back in 2014 following a row with Heineken, which acquired the drink in 1983. Wetherspoons founder and chairman Tim Martin said: “We aim to offer our customers the best possible choice of drinks at all times. I am sure they will welcome the arrival of Murphy’s Irish Stout in the pubs.”
It comes after Wetherspoon's hit with "substantial increases in costs" which could result in profits falling short. Mr Martin said this will leave "profits slightly below market expectations". This is despite the fact the pub's like-for-like sales have increased by 3.4 per cent for the 13 weeks ending April 2026, compared to the previous year. Additionally, like-for-like sales had risen by 4.8 per cent over the six months to the end of January.
However, last month the Babington Arms pub in Derby city centre will cease trading on April 12. It first opened its doors in 1997 but last year the pub was spotted on the property market.
