Man visits London pub on quiet Sunday and can't get over cost of pint

A man was stunned by the cost of a pint of lager in a pub after visiting one Sunday, with the price of a small glass of lemonade also leaving him amazed. As the cost of living crisis continues, many items are becoming increasingly more expensive, with food and drink prices especially noticeable among shoppers.

According to a survey by The Morning Advertiser, "the average price of a pint of draught beer in British pubs has risen by 9p from the start of the year", now costing £5.17. Prices up and down the country do vary, with the south typically much more expensive.

A man ventured to a popular pub in Wandsworth, southwest London, where he opted for a pint of lager which he claims set "a new record" in terms of expected costs. The Alma is a pub and hotel based in Wandsworth Town, known and loved for its high quality food and drinks.

The classic building is a firm favourite on match days where it prides itself on its "awesome atmosphere". It boasts an extensive array of seasonal menus boasting "exceptional food", but one man was taken aback by the price of a pint.

Taking to Reddit, he shared: "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 know how much other people had paid 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 keen to share their thoughts. 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 said: "£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 commented: "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 shared: "9 quid for an Asahi in Kingston".

Prices at The Alma vary. On its wine list, the pub's most expensive bottle is a Macán Clásico Rioja, Rothschild Vega Sicilia, from Spain, priced at £103.

A medium glass of Featherdrop Bay Sauvignon Blanc costs £9.30 while a large is £12.65 and a bottle costs £37.25.

A medium glass of Vialetto Pinot Grigio costs £7.90, with a large priced at £10.65 and a bottle available for £31.