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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much more are Scots paying?
Scots will have to cough up more than a hangover for a trip to the pub as prices increase again. OH BEER The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much more are Scots paying? A TRIP to the pub will cost Scots more than a just hangover as punters are being forced to cough up more than ever. The average price of a pint has now soared to £5.17 across the UK, leaving a bitter taste in punters' mouths. 1 Pint of beer next to a map of the UK highlighting a region. In February we reported how Scotland saw the biggest percentage price increase across the whole of Britain. Now it has gone up again with the cost increasing by 34p compared to figures reported by the Office for National Statistics at the start of the year. Beer prices have risen sharply as manufacturers and pubs grapple with higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. Trade magazine The Morning Advertiser regularly 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 its latest research, London tops the list for the priciest pints, with pub owners charging an average of £6.10. 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. 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 in 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. Stunning beer prices at Miami GP revealed as F1 fans face staggering cost for drinks, steak sandwiches and pizza 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.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- 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
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area?
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. 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
Powys County Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Hotel in Powys town celebrates after owners win award
Team members at Welshpool's Royal Oak Hotel have celebrated a win for the hotel's owners as it was awarded a top industry accolade. The parent company of the Royal Oak Hotel, located on The Cross in Welshpool, has been named the UK's Best Accommodation provider at The Morning Advertiser's Annual Pub Awards. The Royal Oak team celebrated the win, with Esther Buckley on reception, Zac Salmon, Sue Ridgeway and Chris Ridgeway on housekeeping, Heidi Benbow and Neil Benbow on the front of house, and chefs Joy White and Ryan Desmier, marking the award. Adam Charity, chief operating officer of the Coaching Inn group, which also has 34 other hotels and inns in market towns across the country, said he was delighted. He said: 'We are poised to reopen the iconic Castle of Brecon Hotel after a £3 million refit and are continuously striving to improve our accommodation offering right across the group. 'It's all part of our ethos of providing the best facilities we can at the very heart of all the communities in which we serve. 'The coveted award was a well-deserved recognition of all the commitment and hard work put in by the whole coaching inn family, including our enthusiastic team at The Royal Oak.'
The Independent
14-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Britain's most expensive beer in UK pubs revealed as average pint soars to above £5
The average cost of a pint of beer has soared to above £5 as the most expensive lager sold in British pubs has been revealed. Pub-goers can expect to shell out £5.08 for a pint of lager, more than £1 more than it would have cost three years ago, according to trade magazine The Morning Advertiser. This is also up from the £4.82 average figure reported by the Office of National Statistics in December 2024. Beavertown Neck Oil has overtaken Asahi to be the highest-priced pint, coming in at an average of £6.36. It is the most expensive in London, where it costs a whopping £6.92. The North East serves the cheapest Neck Oil at £5.70. The cheapest pint in the country was Scotland 's Tennent's lager, coming in at £4.02 in Britain's pubs. Pint price percentages rose in Wales by 3.5 per cent, the North West by 2.76 per cent, the South East by 2.54 per cent, London by 2.26 per cent and the South West by 0.8 per cent. London pubs were the only ones charging more than £6 for a pint of any variant, with the average costing £6.16. The cheapest pubs were in the Midlands, where the average pint costs just £4.47. Ten of 33 beers surveyed by the publication showed a drop in price, however. Greene King IPA, Abbot Ale, Wainwright and Camden Hells were all cheaper. BrewDog Punk IPA, Carling, Carlsberg, Pravha, Madri and Asahi were also cheaper across the UK compared to November. The Morning Advertiser carried out the new research for its MA Pint Price Survey in January 2025. It notes average prices can fluctuate so provide a snapshot in time. A prominent London pub recently sparked anger by implementing a £2 surcharge on pints ordered after 10pm as part of a surge pricing policy, without listing the price change on the menu. The O'Neills branch on Wardour Street, Soho has been raising its drink prices every evening, resulting in customers paying up to £9.40 for a pint. This policy has drawn accusations from consumer experts who claim the chain is exploiting customers by not properly advertising the price hike. It charged £7.40 for a pint of Brewdog IPA during the day and early evening. But after 10pm, the price jumps to £9.40. The only warning of the change was written on an A4 notice at the end of the bar, which reads: 'We operate a variable price list in this venue.' A spokesperson previously told The Independent: 'Most hospitality businesses and retailers deploy a form of dynamic pricing, but this means that prices can both rise as well as fall through tactical discounts being offered in the form of time-limited promotions and fixed price menus. 'Dynamic pricing varies on a site-by-site basis as it reflects the local market conditions, but temporary price increases tend to reflect the need to offset additional costs such as at times when door security is required.'
