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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
'I ordered pint with my full English in Benidorm – the price will blow you away'
The cost of beer has got pretty steep here in Scotland – but have you ever wondered how much you could expect to pay for a pint in Benidorm? One man has revealed all The average cost of a pint of beer has soared past £5 in the UK for the first time ever – and it's a whopping £5.50 to get the amber nectar in Edinburgh. Thankfully though, you can still find plenty of affordable drinks when you jet off abroad. But if you're in Benidorm, you can even get breakfast thrown in for a super affordable price. A tourist called Grumet White showed just how cheap it is to get a fry-up in the holiday hotspot. And you can even get an alcohol beverage thrown into the mix! He headed to Uncle Ron's to redeem the jaw-dropping deal and shared his feedback on social media. So would the breakfast and beer actually taste good? Grumet said: "We have been going to Uncle Ron's for years. The breakfast is one of the best in Benidorm, to be fair. If I go to McDonald's, it would cost more than a family of four in Uncle Ron's. It's not that, it's just really cheap - it's nice too." The short clip has been viewed more than 62,000 times and liked by a few hundred fans of the budget breakfast spot. One viewer praised the offer, writing: "Decent breakfasts to be honest.. especially for the price." Another added: "Brekkie and a pint under a fiver is right, be rude not to." A third praised the establishment, adding: "Great place." Not everyone is convinced by the deal though – as one person pointed out it was a definite "no" from them. One viewer wrote: "State of it." Meanwhile, another fumed: "To sit in a non-air-conditioned garage conversion… No thanks." Benidorm is a major tourist destination, especially popular with British and European holidaymakers. Many bars and restaurants compete fiercely for customers, leading to low prices and special offers to attract crowds. Prices also tend to be so cheap because Spain produces a lot of its own beer, reducing import costs. Local brands like San Miguel, Mahou, and Estrella Damm are widely available and inexpensive. What's more, alcohol taxes in Spain are generally lower than in countries like the UK or Scandinavia, making beer cheaper at the point of sale.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Man orders pint with full English breakfast in Benidorm and price leaves him floored
A breakfast and pint combo has left members of the public floored, with one man saying it's 'one of the best' offers available in popular holiday hotspot Benidorm The price of a pint with a full English breakfast in Benidorm has left a man floored. The budget breakfast was described as "one of the best" combos in the popular tourist spot by frequent flyer, Grumet White. The Benidorm mega fan offers holidaymakers his top tips for getting British cuisine in Spain. It's just £4.50 for a beer and full English breakfast, which seems crazy given that the average cost of a price in the UK is £5.01 in 2025. That's way pricier – and you don't even get any brekkie on the side! But is the grub actually any good? The fine line between "cheap" and "nice" has been walked by Grumet, who says Uncle Ron's is the place to go for those wanting a slice of home while abroad. While the cheap eatery has been praised by Grumet, not everyone is convinced by Uncle Ron's, which offers a gut buster breakfast challenge for nine euros. He told fans: "We have been going to Uncle Ron's for years. The breakfast is one of the best in Benidorm, to be fair. If I go to McDonald's, it would cost more than a family of four in Uncle Ron's. It's not that, it's just really cheap - it's nice too." Grumet's tip for holidaymakers has been viewed over 62,000 times and liked by a few hundred fans of the budget breakfast spot. One viewer hailed the offer, writing: "Decent breakfasts to be honest.. especially for the price." Another added: "Brekkie and a pint under a fiver is right, be rude not to." A third praised the establishment, adding: "Great place." Not everyone is convinced by the deal though – as one person pointed out it was a definite "no" from them. One viewer wrote: "State of it." Meanwhile, another fumed: "To sit in a non-air-conditioned garage conversion… No thanks." Uncle Ron's made headlines last year over its "belly buster" challenge. The 2,760-calorie breakfast challenge caused controversy as Jo, from Wales, tackled the challenge but was denied his prize for a "mean" reason. The breakfast has just a 3% success rate and contains four sausages, four bacon rashers, four fried eggs, four hash browns, four pieces of toast, six tomatoes, half a large tin of baked beans, 10 mushrooms and two pieces of fried bread. Jo failed to leave a clean plate after running out of time - being defeated by two pieces of toast and a slice of fried bread. A statement issued by Uncle Ron's reads: "Rules are rules. People can leave half a slice of toast but you've left it. It's not a clean plate. It's got to be a clean plate. ""I don't care if it's a tiny bit of corner of a piece of toast, it's not a win unless it's empty. People say 'it's not fair because I've got a loaf of bread on it'. "I reply 'no you haven't, you've got six slices which doesn't equate to a loaf of bread'. It's just on the plate itself when you halve it, it just looks like you've got a lot of bread. Jo didn't complain. People usually just have a laugh about it." The challenge costs just nine euros and winners eat for free.
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man attempts 'belly buster' challenge in Benidorm and seriously regrets it
A British man on a lads holiday to Benidorm decided to try out the famous 'belly buster' breakfast challenge offered by British bar Uncle Ron's - but he soon came to regret his decision Many people will think of holidays as the perfect opportunity to indulge in whatever foods they'd fancy, especially if you're staying in an all-inclusive resort. Whether it's trying new and exotic foods native to where you're currently on holiday or sticking with British classics, food on holiday will always taste better than at home. Because of this, one Brit decided to attempt the famous belly buster challenge of eating a huge portion of a fry up while on a recent lads holiday to Bendiorm. However, it didn't go as well as he'd hope as he was soon mocked over his 'pathetic' attempt. Jak Aitcheson, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, looked happy and relaxed before tucking into it in Brit bar Uncle Ron's in the Spanish resort on Sunday (6 Jul). The belly buster challenge fry up, which has a success rate of just 3%, consists of four sausages, four slices of bacon, four fried eggs and four hash browns. It also comes with four pieces of toast and fried bread, six tomatoes, half a large tin of baked beans and 10 mushrooms. The 2,760-calorie breakfast costs just €9 (£7.70) but has to be eaten in 20 minutes in order for someone to say they've successfully beaten the challenge, the challenge's rules reads. Jak was soon slumping his chair, looking defeated and dejected afterwards, as he accepted his defeat, with his plate looking almost just as full as it had at the start of the challenge. Photos of Jak were soon shared onto Uncle Ron's social media page, where several fellow Brits soon took to the comment section to point out that he'd barely made a dent in his breakfast meal. 'What did he eat? The butter off the toast?' one user asked, while another person said: 'Jak, pathetic. Stick to your warm milk and a rusk from now on.' A third user wrote: 'Bet that third bean pushed him over the edge.' Meanwhile, another person asked: 'Did he just shuffle some beans around?' 'He finished with more food than he started with," another person jokingly said. A sixth person added: 'I've seen seagulls dive-bombing for chips that take larger amounts.' Thankfully for Jak, at least one person rushed to his defence, as they wrote: "In all fairness, the fried bread, chips, and huge amount of toast would stop most in their tracks." Jak seemed to take the ribbing in good spirits. He went on to say that he'd nodded off mid-challenge and that his friend Dean had sneakily piled his leftovers onto his plate. 'I've still not been to sleep since Wednesday night, lost about two stone, and I'm famous on the strip for eating three beans," Jak said.
Daily Record
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'I went to Benidorm on holiday and couldn't believe cost of a pint'
A man, who is known as the Benidorm Fanatic to his TikTok followers, recently headed to the popular holiday destination and was left gobsmacked by the price of a drink A Brit was gobsmacked by the cost of a pint in Benidorm, despite being a frequent visitor to Spain. Known amongst his TikTok followers as the Benidorm Fanatic, he recounts his visit to Uncle Ron's, a bar renowned for its affordably priced pints, where he found himself pleasantly surprised by just how much bang he got for his buck. In his popular video, he raves: "I tell you what, I believe it's actually a very, very nice pint as well, so it comes to the equivalent of about 84p in British money. Let's go and try it out, shall we? Let's give it a try." Upon reaching the bar, he continued: "So there you go, I'll give you a euro, a €1 pint, and I'll take that. Let's try this €1 pint. Look at that - a nice, clean, cold pint. It's got a nice, good head on it - let's try it." He enthusiastically shared his verdict, saying: "That is actually one of the best pints I've had in one of the popular bars. That is actually one of the best pints I've had in Benidorm to be honest with you. €1, I'll drink them all day." The video quickly gained traction, prompting viewers to share their impressions and even their own tales of Benidorm adventures. Among the comments, one user exclaimed: "Wow," while another who'd been there on holiday exclaimed: "I was there last week." Someone else who'd be there said: "Lovely pint. Had many." Whil a fellow TikToker simply added: "Bargain." Uncle Ron's, a hit with British holidaymakers in Benidorm, is famed for its budget-friendly tipples and hearty meals. TripAdvisor reviews boast of the establishment's offerings from breakfast through to dinner, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on the platform, suggesting it's a must-visit for those seeking a decent meal and drinks while away. In the review section, one visitor commented: "Had a fantastic breakfast at Ron's today. Lovely English produce. Great service. Brilliant staff. "A massive group came in, but they were serviced promptly. Don't know how they manage with so few staff." Another shared their experience: "Last day we visited for some lunch before heading to airport. Left full, which is always a good thing. In all my times of going here, never left unhappy at the service nor the food - always really good." A third reviewer added: "We went many times during our two-week holiday. The staff are friendly and extremely hard working day and night. "Cheapest drinks you will find in town and food to suit everyone (daily deal only 6 euros). It's not a stylish 5* restaurant but then you wouldn't expect it. "For drinks just go to the bar like a normal bar. Always busy Sunday and Friday, so expect to book if you want a Sunday lunch. Would we go again? Certainly would!"
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
British man orders pint in Benidorm but is totally floored by price
A British man recently visited Benidorm and ordered a pint at a well-known bar. He was floored when he was told the price of the tipple, and what it would set him back A British man ordered a pint in Benidorm but was left totally floored by the price. The man, who appears to be no stranger to Spain, was taken aback when he was told how much a drink would set him back at the popular holiday hotspot. Known as the Benidorm Fanatic to his TikTok followers, he told people he headed to Uncle Ron's bar, which is said to be "famous" for its pints, notable for how cheap they're sold for. As he ventured to the venue, he was left astoudned at the price list, as he seriously got a lot for his money. In the clip, he said: "I tell you what, I believe it's actually a very, very nice pint as well, so it comes to the equivalent of about 84p in British money. Let's go and try it out, shall we? Let's give it a try." After he made his way to the bar, he added: "So there you go, I'll give you a euro, a €1 pint, and I'll take that. Let's try this €1 pint. Look at that - a nice, clean, cold pint. It's got a nice, good head on it - let's try it. "That is actually one of the best pints I've had in one of the popular bars. That is actually one of the best pints I've had in Benidorm to be honest with you. €1, I'll drink them all day." Since he shared the video, many people have viewed it, and they were quick to comment too. They shared their thoughts, and some posted their own Benidorm stories. One said: "Wow." Another shared: "I was there last week." A third replied: "Lovely pint. Had many." Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Bargain." If you've never heard of Uncle Ron's before, it's a popular spot for British tourists in Benidorm. As well as being known for its cheap drinks, it also serves food too. According to TripAdvisor, the venue serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also has 3.8/5 rating on average, according to the review platform. Many people say it's worth a visit if you're looking for a reasonable meal and a few drinks while on holiday. In the review section, one person wrote: "Had a fantastic breakfast at Ron's today. Lovely English produce. Great service. Brilliant staff. "A massive group came in, but they were serviced promptly. Don't know how they manage with so few staff." Another said: "Last day we visited for some lunch before heading to airport. Left full, which is always a good thing. In all my times of going here, never left unhappy at the service nor the food - always really good." A third replied: "We went many times during our two-week holiday. The staff are friendly and extremely hard working day and night. "Cheapest drinks you will find in town and food to suit everyone (daily deal only 6 euros). It's not a stylish 5* restaurant but then you wouldn't expect it. "For drinks just go to the bar like a normal bar. Always busy Sunday and Friday, so expect to book if you want a Sunday lunch. Would we go again? Certainly would!"
