PUBS operated by JD Wetherspoon have launched an extended version of the government’s Eat-Out-To-Help-Out scheme.

‘Stay Out To Help Out’ officially launched on September 1 and will offer a half-price discounts on a range of meals until November 11, on Mondays through to Wednesdays.

The offer will be available at both of the district’s Wetherspoon pubs, in Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.

Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: ‘The government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme was extremely popular with our customers and a great boost to the hospitality industry.

‘We are keen to offer our customers a superb choice of food and drink at great value for money prices...

‘It’s even better value than McDonald’s’ he added.

‘The classic  burger in Wetherspoon is £3.99 versus McDonald’s Big Mac medium meal (comprising  Big Mac two 1.6 ounce beef patties, medium fries, medium Coca-Cola Zero Sugar) which costs £4.59.

‘In addition cappuccino in our pubs  will be 50p cheaper than McDonald’s and our customers can have free refills too.

‘Our prices are also lower than Domino’s Pizza for an 11 inch pizza.

 ‘The 11 inch Margherita pizza and soft drink is £3.99 at Wetherspoon versus Domino’s Pizza two topping 11.5 inch pizza deal (no drink) at £5.99.

 ‘A Domino’s Pizza Mighty Meaty 11.5 inch pizza meal deal costs £9.99 (no drink) compared to the Wetherspoon Spicy Meat Feast at £5.99 (including soft drink), a saving of £4.’