On Wednesday (September 17), the pub chain will be introducing a brand new menu item to pubs in England, Scotland, and Wales. While on Thursday (September 18), all food and drink prices at Wetherspoon's pubs will be reduced by 7.5%. “Supermarkets pay zero VAT in respect of food sales, whereas pubs, bars and restaurants pay 20 per cent. The Spice Bag is already a hugely popular dish in Ireland, but from Wednesday, it will be available across Wetherspoon pubs in England, Scotland and Wales as well. Wetherspoon's Spice Bag will be coming to pubs in England, Scotland and Wales this week.