Reading has been found as the sixth most expensive UK city to grab a pint of Guinness this St Patrick’s Day, according to new research.
The research was carried out by UK Debt Expert, which looked at the cost of a pint of Guinness in hundreds of pubs across the UK to reveal the cheapest and most expensive places for a pint of the Irish stout.
Overall, UK Debt Expert found that the average price of a pint of Guinness this St Patrick’s Day has risen by 5% in pubs and bars across the UK over the last 12 months – from £4.48 to £4.71 today.
But those planning to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Reading should be prepared, as a pint of Guinness costs £5.05 on average in the local pubs – 6% more than the national average.
Unsurprisingly, the most expensive place for a crisp stout in the country is in London, where you can expect to pay £6.42 on average for a pint of Guinness.
This is a huge 52% more expensive than in Bolton – the cheapest UK city for a pint of Guinness. On average, a pint of the Irish stout in Bolton would set you back just £4.17.
Most expensive pints of Guinness in the UK (average prices)
London – £6.42
Edinburgh – £5.66
York – £5.43
Cambridge – £5.36
Oxford – £5.08
Reading – £5.05
Brighton – £4.99
Watford – £4.97
Glasgow – £4.93
Portsmouth – £4.91
Cheapest pints of Guinness in the UK (average prices)
Bolton – £4.17
Stockport – £4.27
Swindon – £4.28
Gloucester – £4.30
Derby – £4.35
Stoke-on-Trent – £4.36
Rotherham – £4.37
Sunderland – £4.38
Hull – £4.40
Nottingham – £4.42
Maxine McCreadie, personal finance expert at UK Debt Expert, said: “It’s easy for St Patrick’s Day celebrations, famously centered around eating and drinking, to rack up a big bill, especially as people can quickly get through a number of pints trying to ‘split the G’ across the country.
“It can be easy to dip into your overdraft or pull out a credit card to fund another round, but it’s important to budget properly for social activities and be mindful of how much you’re spending this St Patrick’s Day – especially if you’re celebrating it in one of the more expensive cities.”
“Drinker or not, many are feeling the pinch of the cost of living when socialising, with alcohol-free alternatives costing more than the alcoholic option in some areas. If you’re finding it difficult to get on track financially there is help available to navigate this transition smoothly.”
Readers can see the full research of all cities here: https://ukdebtexpert.co.uk/blog/the-uks-priciest-guinness-this-st-patricks-day/
