Price

Review of the Week

'I don't think beer is enough'

12-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Beer and Coffee gaffer Matt Crowther to get his take on the week's news from wages to drinks sales, and whether beer is expensive enough.

Review of the Week

'Our industry is an engine for social mobility'

14-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Adnams boss Andy Wood to get his take on the week's news, from pricing, to recruitment and wellbeing.

Stick or twist: Will Stonegate's dynamic pricing gamble pay off?

12-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

Stonegate’s decision to run dynamic pricing in some "select pubs" in its managed estate has opened up quite an interesting can of worms.

Opinion

January trade - win or loss?

06-Feb-2023 By Ed Bedington

Against a backdrop of rocketing price rises, rampant inflation, and closures and sales, it’s been interesting being on the road for the Publican Awards judging this week.

The Lock In Podcast

Price of a pint

09-Jan-2023 By Ed Bedington

How are you handling your pricing? The Lock In team tackle the difficult questions as inflation runs rampant - how much can you put your prices up by?

'Price rises are only going to widen the gap between the on and off-trade'

14-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Lincoln Green Brewing's founder Anthony Hughes to talk beer, recycling, unsustainable price rises and what challenges the next few months hold for brewers and pub operators across the UK.

Pig price drop - hog the profits

18-Oct-2021 By Ed Bedington

Pub operators are being urged to take advantage of low pork prices and stage a hog roast as the autumn gathers pace.

Fleurets’ survey of pub prices reveals market resilience

11-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Leisure property specialists Fleurets released their annual Pub Prices Report on 10 January with the quality of transactions rather than quantity keeping the market in good health.

WSTA calls on Government for on-trade help

13-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the Government to help the on-trade, as it revealed the average price of a 175ml glass of wine has increased by 21p compared to the same period last year.

How pubs can survive rising food prices

03-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Reducing the number of dishes on the menu, tapping into technology and keeping staff at the forefront of the business are some of the ways operators can combat rising food prices, according to data experts.

Sky price rise limited to 5% to account for spiralling business rates

16-Jun-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Sky has revealed that it is to increase prices from 1 August 2017, but promised that no pub would see an increase of more than 5%.

Price of wine rises faster in 12 weeks than in two years

01-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

The average price of a bottle of wine has risen faster in the past 12 weeks than it has in the past two years, latest figures from the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) show.

BT Sport announces price freeze

22-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

BT Sport will not raise the prices of its subscription packages when the new business rates are announced in April, the broadcaster has confirmed.

MA500

Pub food can survive the Brexit storm

17-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Food-led pubs are in the best position to weather the storm of Brexit-induced price rises and reduced consumer confidence caused by political instability.

Legislation

Beer prices could soar by 30p a pint

14-Nov-2016 By Michelle Perrett

The price of a pint of beer could be set to soar by 30p as pub companies face a “triple whammy” of pressures in the New Year, The Sunday Times has reported.

BREXIT

Post-Brexit wine price fears: a storm brewing or scaremongering?

26-Oct-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Wine experts have warned that the severe economic uncertainty left by Britain’s vote to leave the EU is likely to disrupt the UK’s wine industry and raise prices. But how tangible will the knock-on effect be on UK pubs and should licensees be worried? 

SUPPLIERS

Brakes to publish prices for greater transparency

06-Sep-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Foodservice supplier Brakes has announced it will publish its list prices for the first time since 2011 in an effort to increase transparency following previous negative customer reviews.

Whisky

Beckham’s new ‘affordable’ Haig Club whisky launched

03-Aug-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

David Beckham and Diageo are back with their latest expression of Haig Club – Haig Club Clubman – which is a more affordable and accessible liquid than the original.

Manchester

JD Wetherspoon slammed for pint price hikes on matchdays

27-Jul-2016 By Oli Gross

JD Wetherspoon has defended upping prices of a pint at pubs near football grounds on matchdays.

Cider

Smirnoff vodka launches first ciders

13-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Smirnoff vodka has entered the fruit cider category with the launch of its Passionfruit & Lime and Raspberry & Pomegranate liquids – a blend of fruit flavours and vodka.

Research

Is it fair to up the price of a half pint?

25-Feb-2016 By Oli Gross

Licensees have been urged not to ‘overcharge’ for half pints by proportionately adding to the cost of a pint.

Round up: Fleurets survey of pub prices

05-Jan-2016 By Ben Winstanley

From rising freehold sale prices to large-scale corporate group transactions, the Fleurets 2015 survey of pub prices points towards strengthening market conditions in the leisure property sector. 

Beer

Backlash against beer price hike gains momentum

04-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Another leading operator has joined the growing backlash against big brewers upping their beer prices this New Year and warned the cost of a pint could soon be out of reach for some consumers. 

Pub chefs should look to street food traders for lamb inspiration, says AHDB

29-Oct-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Pub chefs should “absolutely” look to street food traders for inspiration when it comes to using different cuts of lamb, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has urged. 

‘Haggle on your turkey prices,’ operators told

06-Oct-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Operators are being urged to take advantage of low inflation by haggling on the prices they pay for their Christmas produce, such as turkey and other meats.

Revealed: cheapest place to buy a pint

01-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Krakow and Kiev are the cheapest cities in the world to buy a pint according to the latest Beer Price Index, with the average price of a 33cl beer in a bar costing just £1.52.

Time ripe for new menu ideas

08-Jun-2015 By Jo Bruce

A combination of quality home-grown produce and low food inflation means the time is right for operators to trial new dishes and menu ideas, advises a leading buying specialist.

Pub sale price hikes 8.6%

16-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

The average sale price of a pub has increased by 8.6% over the past year and a record number are being sold for continued use, according to the latest research from property agent Christie + Co.

Pub retention at highest for 5 years, Fleurets figures reveal

14-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

The number of freehold pubs remaining as pubs after being sold has reached its highest point for five years, according to new figures.

Pork prices flattened by growing demand

07-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

The trend for dishes such as pulled pork is moving the goalposts for operators when it comes to effective menu planning, hospitality buying company Lynx Purchasing has warned.

Robinsons to offer innovative new tenancy agreements

18-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Robinsons, the Cheshire brewer  and pub operator, is to offer drinks discounts at selected pubs based on competition in the local market and what consumers are prepared to pay.

Good Pub Guide 2015: Regional breakdown of beer prices

04-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The average price for a pint of beer in Britain is now £3.31, a 3.4% increase on last year, according to the Good Pub Guide 2015.

Operators use 'exit' food items to grow margins

21-Jul-2014 By John Harrington

Operators are continuing to offer very competitive price points for entry level dishes but charging significantly more for their most expensive ‘exit’ food items, according to the Menu & Food Trends report from Allegra Foodservice.

Lynx Purchasing receives Super Supplier award from Peach Pubs

10-Jun-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Buying specialist Lynx Purchasing has received the Super Supplier award from Peach Pubs at their annual supplier party.

Cost of eating out in pubs rises as restaurants drop prices

24-Feb-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The price gap between eating out in pubs and restaurants is narrowing, according to the latest Menurama research.

First increase in pub sale price since 2007, says Christie+Co

15-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The average sale price of a pub has increased for the first time since 2007 and a record number of pubs are remaining as pubs after sale, according to the latest research from property agent Christie+Co.

Average leasehold prices increase by 3% but freehold prices decline

09-Dec-2013 By Mark Wingett

The average sale price of bottom-end freehold pubs across the UK remained unchanged in the year to 30 September, while the average sale price of leaseholds climbed 3%.

Neil Morgan: Price growth sees north/south undivided

26-Jul-2013 By Neil Morgan

A lot has been written, said and debated about the north/south property divide in recent times — particularly in relation to the housing market. Yet, the discussion hasn’t been limited to residential premises — indeed, the north/south divide in the pub...

Lynx Purchasing updates profit calculator app for pubs

11-Jul-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Buying specialist Lynx Purchasing has updated its GP Calculator App to help pub operators keep track of margins.

Greene King claims it has worked hard to keep beer prices down

09-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Greene King claims it has worked hard to keep its prices competitive after being accused in The Sun of increasing the price of beer sold at its pubs by as much as 11p per pint weeks after the 1p-per-pint reduction in beer duty.

Food prices overtake rent and rates as greatest overhead

07-May-2013

Food prices have overtaken rent and rates in the list of major overheads facing UK restaurants in the last six months, and now come second only to staff wages, new figures show.

Using frozen food can save pubs £100,000 a year

15-Mar-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Using frozen food could save a UK pub more than £100,000 a year, according to new research commissioned by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Pub property prices continue to stabilise, says Christie+Co

16-Jan-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The average sale price of a pub has continued to stabilise, with many sites being sold to experienced operators — that’s according to the latest research from Christie+Co.

Fewer bottom-end pubs sold for alternative use

10-Jan-2013 By John Harrington

Fewer than half (48%) of all bottom-end freehold pubs sold in the year to 30 September went for alternative use - six percentage points fewer than last year - and the slowdown in conversion rates is expected to continue, according to Fleurets.

Licensees face further beer price increases in 2013

10-Jan-2013 By Adam Pescod

Major brewers have revealed their wholesale beer price increases for 2013, with licensees facing rises of up to 5p per pint in some instances.

Bottom-end freehold pub sales rise 16%, leases down 15%, says Fleurets

17-Dec-2012 By Mark Wingett

The average sale price of bottom-end freehold pubs across the UK increased 16% in the year to 30 September, while the average sale price of freehold freehouses climbed 17%.

Minimum pricing won’t make alcohol expensive

11-Dec-2012 By Mark Daniels

So I seem to have spent much of the last ten days fending off questions from customers about just what the Minimum Price legislation would mean to them. It’s amusing to watch how a little bit of pub maths and a lot of hyperbole can make somebody’s perception...

Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand reiterates his support for minimum pricing

27-Nov-2012 By John Harrington

Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand has reiterated his support for introducing a minimum price for alcohol ahead of the Government’s expected consultation on the measure.

Pub visits fall but customer spend per visit on the rise

26-Nov-2012 By Mark Wingett

The rising cost of visiting pubs and restaurants means people are spending more per visit, but going out less, according to new research.

The science and politics of costing alcohol harm

30-Oct-2012 By Phil Mellows

A tweet from the usually sober and balanced DrugScope charity caught my eye at the weekend. “Social cost of drinking totals little better than nonsense,” it snapped, linking to a lengthy entry on the equally sober and balanced Drug & Alcohol Findings...