Average UK Pint Price to Exceed £5 for the First Time in April

Rising business costs from the October 2024 budget are driving the price increase, leaving pubs struggling to stay afloat.

The average price of a pint in the UK is expected to rise from £4.80 to £5.01 in April 2025, marking the first time it surpasses £5.
The increase is attributed to higher business costs, including a rise in the national minimum wage, increased national insurance contributions, and reduced business rates relief.
The October 2024 budget measures will add an estimated £650 million in costs to the beer and pub sector, according to the British Beer and Pub Association
Industry leaders warn that higher prices are necessary for pubs to remain viable but fear further closures as fewer than 39,000 pubs remain in the UK.
Calls for government intervention are growing, with pub advocates urging measures to reduce operating costs and preserve the community and economic value of pubs.