Nando's has limited free refills: what has changed for visitors.

Limitations on Coca-Cola refills at NANDO’S

According to The Sun: NANDO’S fans are disappointed by the new decision that limits free Coca-Cola refills to just one glass.

The Peri-Peri restaurant chain has decided that customers can no longer fill second, third, or even fourth glasses with soda.

This decision was made in response to new government measures aimed at tackling childhood obesity.

These long-awaited tough measures prohibit 'buy one – get one free' promotions on sugary foods in supermarkets, as well as free refills of certain soft drinks.

The new rules came into effect just last week.

Many enthusiasts of the chain have been disheartened upon realizing that they can no longer enjoy unlimited access to the soda fountain.

One outraged customer wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

Nando’s has banned drink refills? We are living in the end times!

Another fan expressed:

If you didn’t think this country could get any worse, they decided to take away our refills at Nando’s.

Another customer noted that the government is 'overreaching' by limiting the number of glasses of drink.

Someone else claimed that the decision to ban free refills at Nando’s could be the 'last straw' for them in this country.

Nevertheless, Nando’s visitors can still enjoy unlimited cups of diet and zero-calorie versions of drinks like Fanta Zero, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, and Dr Pepper Zero, which cost £3.95, the same as one regular cup of Coca-Cola.

Other chains offering free refills, such as Five Guys, Toby Carvery, and Pizza Hut, are also required to stop this promotion.

The Sun has contacted the Department of Health and Social Care for comments.

Ban on sugary products

These measures will be accompanied by a ban on television advertisements until 9:00 PM promoting unhealthy food, as well as a complete ban on online promotions in the new year.

The government has implemented a classification system to assess which food and drink products are considered unhealthy based on their impact on childhood obesity.

This affects everything from soft drinks, chocolate, and candies to pizza and ice cream.

Some cereals and sweetened baked goods will also not be able to advertise until this time.

A representative of the Department of Health and Social Care previously stated:

Obesity deprives children of the best start in life, creates health problems for them, and costs the NHS billions.

This government is taking action to end unhealthy food advertising aimed at children on television and online.

The introduction of restrictions on free drinks also reflects a broader trend in combating the obesity problem that has raised concerns in society. This decision has sparked mixed reactions, from outrage to support for the need for healthy eating. Regardless of opinions, changes have already affected not only NANDO'S but also other restaurants that traditionally offered similar promotions.