A pint of Guinness and a bottle of Heineken: €11.80

accensi0n

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121226102#Comment_121226102

Different local costs like rent

Different market

Capitalism, ability to sell at a higher price and not lose customers

Etc.

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Former Former Former

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121226102#Comment_121226102

You couldn't really have thought this was any way relevant to the price of a pint. Like, there is just no way you're being genuine here.

What a thread, jesus.

BraveDonut

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121076503#Comment_121076503

Sounds like you retired from buying pints in pubs in 2010 too

artanevilla

A what point where you robbed in this story? Did the barman pull out a gun?

Leroy42

The key question is, is there a point at which the costs of providing the service and product surpass the ability of the customer to pay?

One can cite wages, rent, rates etc etc all day long, but the reality is that it would appear, from the number of pubs closing, that the consumer has reached a point where paying the price isn't worth it. Certainly not to the volume previously.

The previous practice of simply raising the price up to try to cover the shortfall seems like a losing strategy. Pubs need to think outside the box. Looking for special VAT treatment, or looking for government intervention, is not going to work long term.

You will always have those individual pubs that by dint of history, special meaning, particular location etc will do well, but as a whole, the industry seems to be suffering and, at least from my POV, doesn't appear to have any ideas on how to address the issues.

One way forward is the amalgamation of pubs, from single owner/operator to groups owned by a large corporation but managed locally. This way they can at least look at bulk buying discounts, cross over of staff around different pubs to cover for illness/leave etc. Instead of offering every product available, only stock those that are willing to give you special pricing. Instead of all three pubs in a village being opened during the day, only 1 at a time. Grouping together would help in terms of a bus service for example. Place a minimum spend and below that charge a fee. Or arrange for a taxi company to give a minimum service level so that customers can use the pub app to book a taxi home.

Strumms

A post on social media, a very very very average pub on Dame St in Dublin…. Poof by way of the receipt and pint…. 1 pint of Guinness… €7.20

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121352529#Comment_121352529

The OPs couple of drinks were never a rip off to start with.

If the thread goes on for another two months they are going to look like a bargain.