Ordering a pint

BaconZombie · 20-12-2011 01:52PM

This is also illegal but I know ALOT of places still do it.

rugbug86 wrote: »

What time was it at? The Ivy House increase their prices after 12.

Also, I drink Coors, but if I'm in the Ivy tis Hoegaarden all the way, and IIRC it's under €5 a pint.

Giruilla · 20-12-2011 01:53PM

If everyone did what you did we'd all be drinking cheaper pints.

That said, without a doubt you should have paid for it if you had enough money on you.

drdeadlift · 20-12-2011 01:53PM

BaconZombie wrote: »

This is also illegal but I know ALOT of places still do it.

I was thinking this.

Guy:Incognito · 20-12-2011 01:54PM

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

well done. More people should do this.

Mor epeople should not read the pricelist then complain after they order

drdeadlift · 20-12-2011 01:56PM

Giruilla wrote: »

If everyone did what you did we'd all be drinking cheaper pints.

That said, without a doubt you should have paid for it if you had enough money on you.

But the price advertised surely didn't match the 5.70 as the price increases somewhere between 11-12.

WindSock · 20-12-2011 01:56PM

sbsquarepants wrote: »

Order pint, refuse to pay, get barred.
Sounds about right to me. What exactly were you expecting? A discount?

It's not like he drank it and walked off. He is entitled to refuse to pay for something he hasn't consumed.

That's a shocking price for a pint of piss.

Pace2008 · 20-12-2011 01:57PM

Ivy's my local and I've never been charged €5.70 for a pint. I'd sometimes get Hoegaarden or Paulanner and they'd be €5.15 or so, though generally I just go on a Thursday (before the swarms of kids descend and the place turns into Barcode 2.0) when everything's €3.50.

What were you drinking?

JustAddWater · 20-12-2011 01:57PM

jester77 wrote: »

€5.70 is a horrendous price :eek: It wouldn't even occur to me that a pub could request that much for a pint

You've never been in the grafton lounge before so

A Peroni bottle was *cough* €6 *cough* ... and it was just under €12 for a pint of bulmers and a pint of coors light

We had 1 and then left. No matter what I wouldn't go back. Sad thing it it was wall to wall in there. Couldn't move in it

drdeadlift · 20-12-2011 01:57PM

Pace2008 wrote: »

Ivy's my local and I've never been charged €5.70 for a pint. I'd sometimes get Hoegaarden or Paulanner and they'd be €5.15 or so, though generally I just go on a Thursday (before the swarms of kids descend and the place turns into Barcode 2.0) when everything's €3.50.

What were you drinking?

coors light

StephenHendry · 20-12-2011 02:02PM

amazed OP was charged that for a pint, those type of prices you'd end up paying for in temple bar. most of the pubs there are over 5e for a pint

Giruilla · 20-12-2011 02:04PM

drdeadlift wrote: »

But the price advertised surely didn't match the 5.70 as the price increases somewhere between 11-12.

Of course it's illegal to charge more than an advertised price.. but was that the case?

You were basically making someone else pay for your own mistake..

drdeadlift · 20-12-2011 02:11PM

Giruilla wrote: »

Of course it's illegal to charge more than an advertised price.. but was that the case?

You were basically making someone else pay for your own mistake..

Look at it as a small fine for them selling above advertised price.Anyone feeling pitty for publicans is prob a publican themselves

LLU · 20-12-2011 02:12PM

Flyin Irishman wrote: »

I guess they should, but I dont think they ever will be. youre probably best just asking before you order to be sure.

Come on. How many people ask the price of a pint before ordering it? You usually have a rough idea of how much it's going to be, and are willing to pay that when the drink is handed to you. In this case the OP was clearly taken by surprise by a ridiculous price and did right to walk away.

Pubs are required to display their prices, but how often does anyone read the list? More often than not it's on a tiny page stuck high up in a dark corner behind the bar and very hard to find, let alone read.

ILikeBananas · 20-12-2011 02:16PM

For all those saying "if you're so concerned about the price then you should have asked for it beforehand". Seriously? I've never seen anybody ever ask the price of the pint beforehand in a bar or club.

And what's that even supposed to mean anyway "if you're so concerned...". Like where would you draw the line?

You: "Pint of Carlsberg please"
Barman: (pours pint) That'll be 10 euro please
You: "Here you go"

yeah right

sbsquarepants · 20-12-2011 02:16PM

drdeadlift wrote: »

it was a pint of coors light.

The week before i got 1ltr of vodka&1 ltr of captain Morgans in Dublin airport for 20 euro,that puts things in perspective.

Hardly comparing like with like.
Pubs are dearer than off licences and duty frees - that didn't come as a shock to you did it?
If i was the barman and you'd come in and ordered a pint and then refused to pay for it, i'd have fúcked you out too.

face1990 · 20-12-2011 02:21PM

Giruilla wrote: »

Of course it's illegal to charge more than an advertised price..

It's not illegal. A business can charge whatever prices they want. The advertised price is an 'invitation to treat', i.e. they suggest that you buy it for that price.
But the deal isn't done till you pay, at which point either you or the barman can change your offer.

Bartering isn't part of our culture but it's the same principle at work. The advertised price isn't legally binding.

Feisar · 20-12-2011 02:22PM

drdeadlift wrote: »

it was a pint of coors light.

The week before i got 1ltr of vodka&1 ltr of captain Morgans in Dublin airport for 20 euro,that puts things in perspective.

Did the airport serve you each drink individually with a fresh glass with ice and a slice each time.

No it doesn't put it in perspective.

Had you said a pub across the road sold pints of Coors Light for €4.00, that would have put some perspective on it.

Giruilla · 20-12-2011 02:26PM

face1990 wrote: »

It's not illegal. A business can charge whatever prices they want. The advertised price is an 'invitation to treat', i.e. they suggest that you buy it for that price.
But the deal isn't done till you pay, at which point either you or the barman can change your offer.

Bartering isn't part of our culture but it's the same principle at work. The advertised price isn't legally binding.

So if you were overcharged for something in a shop does that mean you aren't legally entitled to a refund for the difference if you still have the receipt?

BaconZombie · 20-12-2011 02:27PM

I'm not saying they can't charge what ever price they want.
But the banning of happy hour means pubs need to charge the same price for an alcoholic product for the entire day.

If they want to do a "special" price { cheaper prices between openning and 23:00 is still a "special" price } they have to NOT sell the product outside of this time.

face1990 wrote: »

It's not illegal. A business can charge whatever prices they want. The advertised price is an 'invitation to treat', i.e. they suggest that you buy it for that price.
But the deal isn't done till you pay, at which point either you or the barman can change your offer.

Bartering isn't part of our culture but it's the same principle at work. The advertised price isn't legally binding.

BaconZombie · 20-12-2011 02:30PM

If the price is PHYSICALLY on the product they have to sell it for that price; but they can refuse to sell it completely but this can only be done pre-sale not after.

But if the price is on a flyer, sign, SEL { the same price tags on the sheave },etc then it is just an invite to sale so they do not have to honor it.

Giruilla wrote: »

So if you were overcharged for something in a shop does that mean you aren't legally entitled to a refund for the difference if you still have the receipt?

Cool_CM · 20-12-2011 02:45PM

I'd love to pay €5.70 for a pint, when I order one it is generally around €7.40:eek:

Wile E. Coyote · 20-12-2011 02:45PM

How much were you expecting to pay OP?

conor1979 · 20-12-2011 02:46PM

BaconZombie wrote: »

This is also illegal but I know ALOT of places still do it.

Technically it is not illegal. If you are running a bar that serves after a certain time you are allowed to put up your prices at a fixed time on the basis that you do not charge in on the door. This is to compensate for nightclubs that can make a fortune charging in. All prices must be advertised on the premises though.

face1990 wrote: »

It's not illegal. A business can charge whatever prices they want. The advertised price is an 'invitation to treat', i.e. they suggest that you buy it for that price.
But the deal isn't done till you pay, at which point either you or the barman can change your offer.

Bartering isn't part of our culture but it's the same principle at work. The advertised price isn't legally binding.

I'm open to correction on this from someone who knows the law fully but the price that is advertised is the sale price and cannot be changed under any circumstances (not including the late night increase which should also be advertised). As I think was pointed out on a previous point the sale can be refused.

If you order something that is advertised at a certain price I do believe you have "entered a contract of sale" and are liable to pay the price or face the consequences i.e you got barred!

Seachmall · 20-12-2011 02:47PM

Cool_CM wrote: »

I'd love to pay €5.70 for a pint, when I order one it is generally around €7.40:eek:

Are you serious?

Jesus, we pay around €4.40. Insane prices in the cities by the looks of it.

Batsy · 20-12-2011 03:01PM

drdeadlift wrote: »

I walk into a pub in my local area,i order a pint the pint gets pulled then the bar person tells me the cost.I refuse to pay as its 5.70 i end up getting barred from the pub.

Should prices be displays better? should prices be offered by person serving you first before they pull it from the tap?

5.70 euros for a pint in Ireland? Are prices there really that high?

Go to most places in Bolton town centre and pints costs £1.50, which is 1.79 euros.

RichieC · 20-12-2011 03:09PM

5.70 is taking the piss. be glad of the bar.

Benny_Cake · 20-12-2011 03:09PM

Batsy wrote: »

5.70 euros for a pint in Ireland? Are prices there really that high?

Go to most places in Bolton town centre and pints costs £1.50, which is 1.79 euros.

It's unusual to charge 5.70 here, sounds like a tourist trap.

1.79 sounds like good value but you'll be drinking it in Bolton - so is it really worth it?

prinz · 20-12-2011 03:11PM

RichieC wrote: »

5.70 is taking the piss..

No, €5.70 is how much the piss cost.

newballsplease · 20-12-2011 03:11PM

Ppl saying OP should have asked the price before he ordered. wtf?? Who does that? Tight arses.

jack presley · 20-12-2011 03:11PM

I never bother looking at the price lists on pub doors and I rarely go to pubs with late licences but do those pubs have 2 price lists, I.e. befor 11 and after 11 and do they have to?

Ordering a pint

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