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Wetherspoon Drops Free Refills for Hot Chocolate and Mocha Under New UK Sugar Rules

The change reflects government limits on promotions for high‑sugar drinks that began October 1 as part of efforts to reduce childhood obesity.

Overview

  • Wetherspoon confirmed it has removed hot chocolate and mocha from its free‑refill hot‑drinks offer, citing regulations that came into force on October 1.
  • The pub chain said the refill deal continues for tea and all other coffees, keeping the rest of its hot‑drink offer unchanged.
  • Customer notices have gone up across sites, including a sign at The Tanners Hall in Darlington stating the two drinks are now excluded from refills.
  • Local reports say the policy applies across Wetherspoon pubs in and around Norwich, including The Bell Hotel, the Glasshouse, Queen of Iceni and The Whiffler.
  • The Department of Health and Social Care’s rules ban bottomless sugary drinks and other promotions, and other outlets such as Nando’s and Morrisons Cafe have made similar changes.