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A West Bromwich licensee says he could lower beer prices to as little as 21p in a bid to beat off competition — but may have to dip into his own pocket to fund it.
Last month, Belal Hussain began selling pints for 89p at the Marksman, West Bromwich.
Now, he has dropped the price to 79p in the wake of nearby competition — Beata Nowakowska opened the Explosion on Friday, selling pints for 85p.
Hussain said: “The pub is always busy so I’m still making profit. I could go lower though — down to 21p — but I would have to start funding it from my own pocket. I want to maintain the reputation as Britain’s cheapest pint.”
Although Hussain would not reveal figures he said he currently has a high enough turnover to account for costs such as beer duty and staff wages at his freehold pub.
“At busy times such as the weekend, there are 15 people at the bar, pulling pints all the time. I can’t remember all their names. I’m still making a profit at the moment.”
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John Ellis 06/08/2008 14:16:29  |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Anyone can lower beer to 21p per pint if they are prepared to dip into their pocket!! However, I thought we went in to business to be IN BUSINESS, not in bankruptcy. Why would anyone be prepared to sell beer so cheaply, unless they don't value their own business? John Ellis Crown Inn, Oakengates This post replies to this thread |
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eddie robinson 06/08/2008 14:51:37 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' ... because his pub is packed with guys buying burgers, playing pool and playing the fruities. Not too tricky to understand. This post replies to John Ellis > RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' |
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| Biggles Chef 06/08/2008 15:08:05 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Eddie, in that case why doesnt everyone do the same, as you say "not to trcky to understand" !!!! Biggles will be off or rather in the air for a few days/weeks now. This post replies to eddie robinson > RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' |
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George Baker 06/08/2008 15:11:53 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Graham, I'm not entirely sure how the rest of us will be able to get by without your regular contribution of sparkling wit and industry knowledge. Toodle Pip ole Bean. This post replies to Biggles Chef > RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' |
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| edward carpenter 06/08/2008 15:34:46 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Everyone dosen`t do the same you halfwit because everyone has to pay <stop>****</stop> Turpin the shirt off their back to by it. Buffoon. This post replies to George Baker > RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' |
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| George Baker 06/08/2008 15:50:31 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Edward, I trust your post was in reply to that of Biggles (or Graham as I know him). edited by: George Baker at: 06/08/2008 15:50:44 This post replies to edward carpenter > RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' |
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| eddie robinson 06/08/2008 17:26:20 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Ed, of course......... this guy buys REALLY cheap beer and doesn't have our old friend the pubcos getting their sticky little mitts on all of the add-ons. I reckon the guy is a STAR ! This post replies to George Baker > RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' |
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| phil slater 06/08/2008 22:35:49 |
RE: 'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' if i fund it myself beer will be free! ! ! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA edited by: phil slater at: 06/08/2008 22:36:42 This post replies to this thread |
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| Les Whittaker 07/08/2008 11:44:01 |
'Pint of beer for 21p is possible' Doesn't seem to add up to me, but hay ho, each to their own and I wish him every success This post replies to this thread |
