Food and drink prices continue to soar but one man got quite a surprise when he visited a popular pub and ordered a pint one quiet Sunday only to be confronted with an unexpected bill
A man was stunned by the eye-watering cost of a pint of lager during a Sunday pub visit, with the price of a small glass of lemonade equally shocking him. As Britain’s cost of living squeeze drags on, countless products are becoming pricier by the day, with food and beverage costs hitting consumers particularly hard.
Research by The Morning Advertiser reveals “the average price of a pint of draught beer in British pubs has risen by 9p from the start of the year”, now standing at £5.17. Costs across the nation differ significantly, with southern regions typically commanding much steeper prices.
One man headed to a popular boozer in Wandsworth, southwest London, where he ordered a pint of lager that he claims established “a new record” for what he’d expected to pay.
The Alma operates as both a pub and hotel in Wandsworth Town, and it’s a firm favourite thanks to its high quality food and beverages.
This traditional establishment remains a crowd-pleaser on match days, where it takes pride in delivering an “awesome atmosphere”.
The venue features an impressive selection of seasonal menus showcasing “exceptional food”, though one customer was left stunned by what a pint would cost him.
Posting on Reddit, he said: “I was at the Alma in Wandsworth (Young’s) on Sunday, and paid £8.25 for a pint of lager, which for me is a new record. Oh, and the small glass of lemonade one of my group had as they were driving came in at… £3.55.”
He wanted to discover how much others had splashed out for pints in London pubs and asked: “I’m curious to know what’s the most you’ve paid for a pint in a London pub (not a sports/concert venue, as we all know they are exorbitantly priced due to the captive market).
“I guess it also excludes BrewDog, or other ‘taproom’ type places, as you just know they’re going to be expensive with ‘craft’ artisanal products as their main driver i.e. the whole reason people go there is to drink expensive, high-quality beer produced in small batches.”
In the comments section, people were eager to share their experiences. One person said: “I’ve paid £4.50 for a half… I refused to buy a pint!”
Another said: “£8.40, Anchor Bankside”. A third commented: “£8.40 for Peroni in The Horniman at Hays.
“Nice enough pub and just by HMS Belfast on the river. But £8.40 is a bit of a p*** take. There should be discounts for people that aren’t tourists. Maybe a regular card or something.”
Another shared: “I got refused service at a bar once as they said they’re only doing table service… they charged me 12.5% for this.”
And another added: “9 quid for an Asahi in Kingston”.
Costs at The Alma differ. On its wine menu, the venue’s priciest bottle is a Macán Clásico Rioja, Rothschild Vega Sicilia, from Spain, costing £103.
A medium glass of Featherdrop Bay Sauvignon Blanc is priced at £9.30 while a large costs £12.65 and a bottle is £37.25.
A medium glass of Vialetto Pinot Grigio will set you back £7.90, while a large one is priced at £10.65 and a bottle can be yours for £31.
