A man died after choking on food at a JD Wetherspoon pub in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, on Monday (November 11).
The customer was given CPR at The Palladium Electric after he began to choke on his meal, Somerset Live reports.
Paramedics arrived at the location and the man was then taken to hospital. However, he sadly died.
Wetherspoons spokesperson Eddie Gershon said staff and customers did all they could to save the man.
He said: "First and foremost we send our sympathies to the family and friends of the customer who passed away.
"As soon as a member of staff was made aware of the man choking, staff and customers called the emergency services.
"The duty manager then spoke with the emergency services. He was guided through some procedures. A customer stepped in saying they were first aid trained and started giving CPR until the paramedics arrived 5-10 minutes later and they then took over.
"At this time the duty manager started to clear the immediate area of customers and also stopped people coming into the pub.
"The paramedics managed to revive the customer and then an air ambulance took the customer to hospital."
Mr Gershon added: "The family of the customer called the pub the following day to say he had passed away and thanked the team for their efforts.
"We are confident that staff responded well to the situation and refute claims to the contrary."
South Western Ambulance Service has confirmed several resources, including the air ambulance, were dispatched to the Palladium Electric after receiving a call just before 4.20pm.
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