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Wetherspoon fans were shocked when the 2005 menu resurfaced revealing drastically different prices and leaving punters begging for the return of old items.

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A 2005 menu from pub chain Wetherspoon (pictured, the Surrey Docks branch) has resurfaced, showing some major changes to dishes and prices.

A 2005 Wetherspoons menu has resurfaced, prompting fans to call for the UK chain to bring back some vintage gems.

Many have also noticed how much prices have increased at the popular chain over the past 19 years.

And while the chain’s steak and curry nights persist, customers are surprised that some dishes have disappeared entirely.

In terms of some of the price increases, the cost of wine in 2005 includes a price of £1.95 for a medium glass (175ml).

But Spoons now charges £4.55 for a small Chardonnay.

A 2005 menu from pub chain Wetherspoon (pictured, the Surrey Docks branch) has resurfaced, showing some major changes to dishes and prices.

In 2005, there was an offer for two meals for just £5.75. An equivalent now, the deli deal, will set you back a whopping £14.75 for three meals in comparison.

In 2005, there was an offer for two meals for just £5.75. An equivalent now, the deli deal, will set you back a whopping £14.75 for three meals in comparison.

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In 2005, a small glass of house red wine in Wetherspoon could cost as little as £1.95.

In 2005, a small glass of house red wine in Wetherspoon could cost as little as £1.95.

Meanwhile, those looking for a hot drink can purchase a cappuccino, latte, espresso or cup of tea for just 89p.

Meanwhile, those looking for a hot drink can purchase a cappuccino, latte, espresso or cup of tea for just 89p.

A cappuccino, latte, espresso or cup of tea costs customers just 89p, compared to the current price of £1.56 for free refills.

A battered steak dinner used to cost punters £6.15 for an 8oz sirloin.

Now it would cost you £13.00, with a soft drink.

There was also a two-meal deal for just £5.75, while now the deli deal will set you back a whopping £14.75 for three meals.

Some fans of the chain have been seen discussing the price increases online.

One said: ‘Those were the days.’

“So there are some better meals on the menu,” noted another. “I miss lamb shank.”

Meanwhile, another said: “It’s shocking how little things have increased in 20 years.”

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Online, fans of the chain lamented the rise in prices over the past nearly 20 years, and some called for the return of old dishes.

Online, fans of the chain lamented the rise in prices over the past nearly 20 years, and some called for the return of old dishes.

“Now people think that having a Sunday dinner with Aunt Bessies served in polystyrene and delivered to a local pub or cafe is a bargain at £15.”

Meanwhile, another added: “Wish they were like this now but still decent for today.”

And another fan of the chain wrote: ‘Please Wetherspoons bring this menu back.

“Most foods sound great.”

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