Thirsty punters in Swindon, Swansea and Sheffield will spend the least for a pint of Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day, according to new research.
Our analysis looked at hundreds of pubs across the UK to reveal the cheapest, and most expensive places in the country for a pint of Guinness – with the average setting you back £4.14.
Unsurprisingly, the most expensive place for the cold stout in the country is London, where you can expect to pay an average of £5.31 for a pint – 52% more expensive than in Swindon.
Brighton and Edinburgh followed behind with a pint costing around £4.90 and £4.87.
Residents in cities starting with the letter S appear to be getting the luckiest this Paddy’s Day – Swindon had the cheapest pints at £3.48, followed by Stoke, Swansea, Southend-on-Sea, Sunderland and Sheffield.
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Cheapest pints in the UK
| City | Average cost of a pint of Guinness |
| Swindon | £3.48 |
| Stoke on Trent | £3.70 |
| Coventry | £3.72 |
| Swansea | £3.74 |
| Middlesborough | £3.77 |
| Rotherham | £3.85 |
| Southend-on-Sea | £3.85 |
| Lincoln | £3.87 |
| Sunderland | £3.88 |
| Sheffield | £3.89 |
Most expensive pints in the UK
| City | Average cost of a pint of Guinness |
| London | £5.31 |
| Brighton | £4.90 |
| Edinburgh | £4.87 |
| Cambridge | £4.58 |
| Portsmouth | £4.52 |
| Oxford | £4.51 |
| York | £4.46 |
| Blackpool | £4.45 |
| Glasgow | £4.40 |
| Reading | £4.40 |
“Don’t dip into overdraft for extra round”
Layla Johnson, regional manager at Creditfix, said: “It’s easy for big holidays and celebrations often associated with drinking alcohol to end up costing a lot more than anticipated – especially amidst the cost of living crisis.
“It’s no surprise that inflation has pushed up the price of Guinness, one of the most beloved pints in the world, just like it has other beverages.
It can be all too easy to dip into your overdraft or credit card to pay for an extra round, but it’s important to budget properly for any social activities, and be mindful of how much you’re spending this St. Patrick’s Day – especially if you’re celebrating in one of the more expensive cities.”
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Methodology
Creditfix looked at three pub chains in each of the biggest cities in the UK – including Wetherspoons, O’Neills, Hungry Horse and Greene King.
Using the apps of each pub chain, we discovered how much they’re currently charging for a pint of Guinness in three pubs in each city, to establish a national and regional average.
Data correct as of March 2023.
