Why two Derby Wetherspoons just minutes apart sell breakfast at different prices
There's a nearly £2 difference in the cost of a traditional breakfast at the two pubs
Bargain-seeking breakfast lovers can save money while enjoying a hearty plateful of food at a pub in Derby.
The Babington Arms is a Wetherspoon pub serving cheaper breakfasts than its rival The Standing Order, situated on the opposite side of the city on Iron Gate.
Prices at the Babington Lane location are considerably cheaper where diners can tuck into a traditional breakfast of fried egg, bacon, sausage, baked beans, two hash browns and a slice of toast for £2.99.
The same breakfast costs £4.95 at The Standing Order.
For those with a smaller appetite, the small breakfast at The Babington Arms is £1.99, while the price is over double at The Standing Order.
Commenting on the price difference at the pubs that are seven minutes’ away from each other on foot, a Wetherspoon spokesperson said: “Wetherspoon aims to offer excellent value and competitive prices to all of its customers at every location, but we do not charge the same prices everywhere.
“This is because the costs of running pubs vary greatly, depending on location.
“For example, prices are higher in some city-centre pubs, which unsurprisingly have higher costs, such as rents and rates.
“In addition, a number of our pubs have offers in place to make their prices even more competitive, of which The Babington Arms is one.”
As well as their location, the pubs have a different aesthetic.
The Standing Order underwent a £1.7million upgrade last year which saw new ceilings, carpets and extension.
The Babington Arms, in comparison, appears to be left largely untouched since it opened in 1997.
If you don’t mind the location of where to eat breakfast and you are keen to save money, it may be worth making your way to The Babington Arms for the cheaper priced menu.
List of breakfast items and prices at both pubs
Traditional breakfast: £2.99 at The Babington Arms, £4.95 at The Standing Order
Small breakfast: £1.99 at The Babington Arms, £4.41 at The Standing Order
Vegetarian breakfast: £2.99 at The Babington Arms, £4.95 at The Standing Order
Small vegetarian breakfast: £1.99 at The Babington Arms, £4.41 at The Standing Order
Vegan breakfast: £2.99 at The Babington Arms, £4.57 at The Standing Order
The Babington Arms also trumps The Standing Order on the coffee front.
Coffee refills at the Babington Lane venue cost 99p while thirsty coffee fans can expect to pay 46p more, that is £1.45 for a coffee refill, at The Standing Order.