When it comes to eating and drinking out, Wetherspoons is undeniably one of the cheaper options in Manchester .
And now the pub chain is about to become a whole lot more purse-friendly, but it's for one day only.
The brand has announced that on Thursday 19 September, it will be slashing the price of every single item on its food and drink menu by 7.5 per cent.
The move comes in support of 'National Tax Equality Day' - which is aimed at highlighting the benefits of reducing VAT in the hospitality industry.
Speaking about the initiative, Wetherspoon founder, Tim Martin, said: "Pubs suffer a huge disadvantage, paying about 16 pence in business rates per pint versus about two pence for supermarkets. In addition, there is a huge VAT inequality and unfairness.
"A reduction in the level of VAT, on a long-term basis, will create a level playing field and generate growth and jobs in the important leisure and hospitality sector and help the high street, of which pubs form an integral part.
"Customers coming to our pubs on Thursday 19 September will find that the price of their food and drinks is lower than normal.
"We are keen to highlight the amount customers could save, if VAT in pubs were lowered permanently. We’re aiming to make it the busiest day of the entire year in our pubs."
UK Hospitality’s Chief Executive, Kate Nicholls, added: "Tax Equality Day is a great way to highlight just how hospitality businesses are disproportionately hit by VAT.
"Pubs are paying around one-third of their turnover in tax, which seriously restricts their ability to invest in their venues and staff and increases prices for customers.
"A cut in the rate of VAT for the hospitality sector could help to address this unfairness and allow pubs and bars to invest in their businesses and staff members, while providing even greater choice for customers."
