Price of a pint crosses £10 in London for the first time
The price of a pint of beer has exceeded £10 in London for the first time, with some high-end bars charging up to £12.50 for a bottle. This rise follows a 5.2 per cent price increase by Guinness manufacturer Diageo due to rising operational costs. Industry experts warn that government action is needed to alleviate financial pressures on pubs and keep prices affordable.
- ▪Stanley’s rooftop bar in Mayfair charges £11 for a pint of Moretti or Heineken and £10 for Guinness.
- ▪The Connaught Grill in Mayfair sells a 330ml bottle of Noam lager or Curious IPA for £12.50.
- ▪Diageo announced a 5.2 per cent increase in draught beer prices in April 2026.
- ▪London's average pint price is £6.50, lower than Oxford's £6.75.
- ▪Camra chairman Ash Corbett-Collins urged the government to reduce VAT, alcohol duties, and reform business rates for pubs.
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