How much???

The price of the drink or the pint to be exact has been the subject of much media coverage and a little controversy over the past year or so. Everyone complains about the prices but I don't see anyone protesting in the packed pubs.

Pub owners seem to put prices up twice a year for no apparent reason other than to make more money. The Government (to be fair) haven't increased their tax take from the pint in the past few years.

Look for price lists
Last year, the Government introduced legislation which compelled pub owners to display a price list 'prominently' outside their premises. Which has turned out to be a bit of a joke as many pubs ignored it just as the did with the existing law that compelled them to display prices 'prominently' inside the pub. Pubs can be fined of course. And no, not one has. Too many of our politicians are involved in the pub trade y'see.

The price of beer
Ok, some prices. Expect to pay from €3.50 (rare) up to €4.50+ for a pint of stout (Guinness, Murphy's, Beamish). It's highly unlikely that you will pay less than €3.90 for a pint of lager. The average would be around IR£€4.40. Yes, it would turn you to drink.

Spirit levels
Spirits, shorts, vodka and all that are also on the pricey side. You won't see much change from a fiver after a short and mixer. Average would be from €5.50 to €6.90.

Wine
Wine is not as popular in pubs, you'll either get a glass from a bottle that could have been open since the Spice Girls were together or more likely you'll get a small bottle. Prices vary greatly depending on the pub not on the type of wine. Not much variety in the choice available. Expect to fork out from €3.90+

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