The credit crunch has already made an impact on menus at pub chain JD Wetherspoon which recently announced a price cut on five drinks at all pubs in the UK, with an introduction of five different meals priced at just £2.99. The chain is set to serve up a pre-close trading update on Tuesday for the six months to January. In November last year the group announced a surprising rise in first quarter sales with like for likes up by 1.5 per cent. Bryan Johnston, director at Bell Lawrie, said: "Analysts believe consumers may be trading down to cheaper options but Wetherspoon's also benefits from weaker comparatives in 2007. "The uncertainty for the company lies in its financing facilities. It has mentioned a Û140million private placement is due for renewal in September 2009." For the year to July 2009 analysts expect Wetherspoon can deliver sales of £942 million.