Mapped: Cheapest places for a pint across the UK revealed
The cheapest and most expensive places for a pint in the UK
- The average cost of a pint in the UK has reached £5.50, with significant regional variations across the country.
- London is the most expensive place for a pint at an average of £6.83, followed by Brighton, Bath, Winchester, and Edinburgh.
- Hull offers the cheapest average pint at £3.68, with Dundee, Wrexham, and Bradford also among the most affordable locations.
- Pint prices surged during the Covid-19 pandemic as hospitality businesses increased costs, and rising operational expenses continue to pressure the sector, leading to pub closures.
- Industry leaders are urging the Treasury to implement supportive tax measures to prevent further pub closures, highlighting their economic and social importance to local communities.