Average price of a pint ROCKETS again – as punters switch to ordering half measures to save cash

THE average cost of a pint of beer has soared to almost £6 as Brits swap to half pints in a bid to save cash. A pint now costs £5.91 on average, up from £5.81 last year, according to global payment company Square. Drinkers are now opting for smaller serves, including half pints, schooners, bottles...

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