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Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area?
Scroll down to see the most and least expensive pints PINT PINCH The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE average price of a pint has soared to £5.17 across the UK, delivering a bitter blow to beer enthusiasts. The Morning Advertiser's latest pint price survey has revealed the cost of a jar across England, Wales and Scotland is now 34p higher than figures reported by the Office for National Statistics in February. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Beer prices have risen sharply as manufacturers and pubs grappple with higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. The trade magazine's latest survey, regularly updated, examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. According to The Morning Advertiser, London tops the list for the priciest pints, with pub owners charging an average of £6.10. The cost of popular brands in the capital has also climbed, with a pint of Guinness reaching £6.45, Birra Moretti £7.17, and Camden Hells £7.05 since February. In contrast, the Midlands boasts the cheapest average pint in Great Britain, priced at £4.68. Tennent's lager is the most affordable option there at £3.50, followed by Carlsberg at £3.72. Meanwhile, Foster's and Greene King IPA are slightly pricier at £3.80 and £3.85, respectively. However, The Morning Advertiser's survey revealed that pint prices in the Midlands increased by 5.15% between January and April, while London bucked the trend with a 1.22% decrease during the same period. Meanwhile, beer prices in Wales rose by 3.87%, and the South East saw a more modest increase of 2.54%. The survey also examined the average prices of over 30 beer brands, covering categories including lager, craft beer, cask ale, and stout. Britain's best beer ranked It found that Camden Hells and BrewDog Punk IPA are now the most expensive pints in Great Britain, with an average price of £6.34. Following closely behind are Beavertown Neck Oil at £6.24, Peroni at £6.12, and Asahi at £6.11. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options, with drinkers paying an average of £4.23 per pint across England, Wales, and Scotland. Greene King IPA, Budweiser, and Foster's, come with an average price of £4.36, £4.38, and £4.47, respectively. List of most and least expensive pints Here are the most and least expensive pints across Great Britain, according to the Morning Advertiser: Camden Hells - £6.34 BrewDog Punk IPA - £6.34 Beavertown Neck Oil - £6.24 Peroni - £6.14 Asahi - £6.11 Birra Moretti - £6.04 Camden Pale Ale - £5.69 Guinness - £5.56 Estrella Damm - £5.56 Madri - £5.55 Staropramen - £5.53 Cruzcampo - £5.39 Heineken - £5.29 San Miguel - £5.28 Stella Artois - £5.27 Pravha - £5.19 Pedigree - £5.16 Amstel - £5.16 Timothy Taylor's Landlord - £5.12 London Pride - £4.82 Wainwright - £4.75 Coors Light - £4.74 Corona - £4.73 Abbot Ale - £4.70 Carling - £4.62 Tribute Pale Ale - £4.59 Doom Bar - £4.57 Hobgoblin - £4.57 Foster's - £4.47 Budweiser - £4.38 Greene King IPA - £4.36 Carlsberg - £4.23 Tennent's - £4.23 BREWERIES AND PUBS STRUGGLE Breweries and pubs across the UK have struggled in recent years as the high cost of living sees customers' budgets take a dent. The increased cost of brewing and beer prices, as well as rising energy bills have also had an impact. Figures analysed and published by the Altus Group earlier this year revealed over 400 pubs across England and Wales were demolished or converted for other uses in the year to December. This saw the number of pubs across the two countries dip below 39,000 for the first time. More than 34 pubs a month called last orders for the final time over the year - the sharpest fall in pub numbers since 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic. UK pub numbers have now plunged by more than 2,000 since the start of 2020. A number of breweries are facing trouble too, including the Fourpure brewing company which appointed administrators in October and the Magic Rock Brewery which said it would bring administrators at the start of the year. Meanwhile, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) said in November it would stop making eight classic British cask beers following a review. A number of pubs also warned they would have to hike prices for customers this year after the Government's Autumn Budget. Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the national minimum wage both rose in April. But businesses cautioned this would force them into upping the price of drinks as they try and absorb the extra costs. Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young's, said the chain planned to hike its prices by between 2.5% and 3%. Wetherspoons also hiked the price of some of its drinks and meal deals by up to 30p in January. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Southampton pubs offering free pint for start of Six Nations this weekend
Select Southampton pubs will be offering a free pint to customers this weekend to celebrate the start of the Six Nations. Greene King is running the deal for Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Customers can claim their free pint of Greene King beer on either day by saying the codeword 'Space for a Pint?' at the bar. Greene King adds: "The offer includes Greene King IPA, Level Head, Flint Eye and Old Speckled Hen, as well as cans and bottles and non/low alcohol and soft drink alternatives – all perfect to enjoy while watching the first-round matches of the competition this weekend." A few Southampton pubs will be offering a free pint for the start of the Six Nations (Image: PA) The Southampton pubs where customers can get a free pint this weekend include: Bellemoor Tavern (250 Hill Lane, Shirley, Southampton SO15 7NU) Malvern Tavern (290 Winchester Road, Shirley, Southampton SO16 6TU) The Mitre (200 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2LB) Old Farmhouse (Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton SO40 8EA) The Scholars Arms (166 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DU) The Testwood (Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton SO40 3HX) A full list of participating pubs can be found on the Greene King website here. Michelle West, Head of Sports Marketing at Greene King, said: 'Every year we look forward to the Six Nations and this year we wanted to do something completely 'out of this world' to kick-start this year's tournament. 'We know what our rugby-loving Greene King guests value, and that's the welcoming pub atmosphere on game day, where they can settle in with friends and family and enjoy the tournament while feeling the excitement of the competition building up. Recommended reading: Two Hampshire pubs named among best cosy UK pubs for cold winter days Locals recommend their favourite Southampton city centre pubs for a quiet pint New Forest trail named among England's best winter walks with a pub en route 'Nothing brings people together like watching sport in the pub, and, as we gear up for a huge milestone tournament for the Six Nations we're looking forward to witnessing sporting history. 'We've seen some truly memorable moments on the field in the last 25 years and we look forward to seeing our customers enjoy more moments and plays, similar to Scotland's astonishing fightback at Twickenham six years ago. 'We know that almost half of Brits (43%) are planning on watching the Six Nations in a pub this year, so why not put those plans into action and head down to your local Greene King Sport pub, where we'll be showing every game live across more than 900 locations. So, enjoy, with a pint on us.'
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How you can get a free pint at pubs across Scotland during the Six Nations
GREENE KING locations across Scotland are offering pubgoers a free pint to mark the 25th anniversary of the Guinness Six Nations tournament. Discussing the promotion, Michelle West, Head of Sports Marketing at Greene King, said that every year, the chain looks forward to the popular rugby event. She added that they know that rugby lovers at Greene King value a "welcoming pub atmosphere" that allows them to "settle in with friends and family and enjoy the tournament". It's Guinness, but not as you know it. Guinness 0.0: just as good, just without alcohol. Now served on tap at The Punch and Judy in Covent Garden. Photo by the amazing sassy__foodie on IG — Greene King (@greeneking) January 19, 2025 Customers in Scotland can claim their free pint on either Friday, January 31 or Saturday, February 1 by saying the codeword "Space for a Pint?" at the bar. The Six Nations offer includes Greene King IPA, Level Head, Flint Eye and Old Speckled Hen, as well as cans and bottles and non/low alcohol and soft drink options. Scotland will play against Italy on Saturday, February 1 at 2:15pm. Those looking to watch the game from the comfort of their own homes can do so by tuning into the BBC One or BBC Iplayer.
