Man orders pint of Estrella in Benidorm and says price could be 'world's cheapest'
A British expat reckons he may have discovered the "world's cheapest pint" in Benidorm, Spain. Louis Grier, who resides in the municipality in Alicante, is accustomed to reasonably priced pints.
He purchased a beer for less than a Euro at Uncle Ron's a fortnight ago, but has now uncovered an even more budget-friendly alternative. The 32-year-old, who boasts 42,800 followers, documented his experience on social media platform TikTok following a visit to 4 JKS.
In his brief video, he requested an Estrella Damm for merely 50 cents. And it's not a one off either – as people have been travelling from far and wide to make the most of the deal.
Louis came up with the idea to offer the "cheapest pints on the planet" alongside the establishment's proprietors, Brett and Andrea. They agreed to sell the beer for 50 cents as part of a four-day weekly special offer.
However, despite the bargain price point, the trio maintain it's "not a cheap beer" since the quality remains excellent.
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Louis says the pint has already achieved "a local legend" status – with the boozer owners even permitting him to step behind the bar to serve one himself.
He remarked: "People are coming from everywhere to meet up and try it with me. They're calling it the 'Fanatic Pint'. It's the cheapest in Spain, maybe even the world."
The beverage has proved so sought-after that Benidorm holidaymakers are reportedly prepared to "queue for the opportunity" to sample one.
Part of the appeal involves joining the queue alongside fellow tourists and locals who relish having a laugh over a pint of beer!
Louis declared: "It's not just about the pint; it's about the people, the laughter, and keeping Benidorm fun and affordable. This is my second home. Actually, scratch that; this is my real home."
(Image: Jam Press/@thebenidormfanatic)
Bar proprietors Brett and Andrea commented: "It's about bringing people together and giving people in Benidorm what they want.
"We're not pursuing five-star reviews. We are here for good times, reasonable prices, and a bit of madness. That is what Benidorm is all about."
It may not be the cheapest beer you can find on the planet, but you'd definitely struggle to find prices like that in Dublin!
Central Statistics Office figures from 2024 show that the average price of lager in Dublin is €6.01, which is much more steep than you'll find in Benidorm.
Meanwhile, the typical price of a pint of stouts like Guinness is €5.77, while cider will cost around €6.27 on average.
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