This is why you can no longer get free hot chocolate refills at Sussex Wetherspoons

The free re-fills were popular with older customers, particularly during the winter months and often came included in a breakfast or meal offer.

This change came into effect on October 1, 2025, as part of a government initiative to combat obesity by restricting promotions like "buy one get one free" on foods high in fat, sugar, or salt, and free refills on sugary drinks.

The legislation is part of a government effort to tackle obesity, which includes discouraging the consumption of sugary drinks and unhealthy foods through the restriction of certain promotions.

But it has drawn opposition from consumers who have accused the Government of limiting choice and acting like a 'nanny state’.

Ironically customers can add as much sugar as they like to the free coffee and tea refills that are still on offer at Wetherspoons.

A spokesperson for Wetherspoons clarified: “As a result of government regulations which came into force on October 1, Wetherspoon has withdrawn hot chocolate and mocha from its free refill offer on hot drinks. The offer still applies to tea and all other coffees.”