The average cost of a Wetherspoons pint in Gedling borough could be over £10 by 2035, according to new research.
The data has revealed that if recent price rises continue, a night at ‘Spoons could soon become as expensive as sipping champagne in a five-star hotel.
Researchers are now predicting that the humble pint, a cornerstone of British culture, could be priced at a jaw-dropping £11 in the not-so-distant future at your local branch of Wetherspoons.
The study, conducted by FruitySlots.com, analysed pint prices across more than 800 Wetherspoons pubs in the UK, using menu prices from 2023.
Popular choices like Budweiser, Carling, Coors, Guinness, San Miguel, and Stella Artois were examined.
By also analysing inflation data from January 2018 to January 2024, the researchers estimated future inflation rates.
With a projected annual inflation rise of 0.25%, they then calculated expected pint prices for each UK area in 2030, 2035, and 2040.
James Rosen, co-Founder of FruitySlots.com, said: “The study provides an interesting insight into the costs faced by patrons today and potentially in the future – and highlights which areas could face the most jarring price tags compared to more affordable areas in the country.
“As prices increase, to tackle these economic challenges, pubs and bars will likely have to adapt to the ever-evolving consumer tastes.
“Perhaps experimenting with more craft beers in addition to the staple draughts popular throughout the country or offering unique cocktails to appeal to a wider demographic.”
The findings come just as separate research revealed that England and Wales witnessed a loss of 239 pubs in the first quarter of 2024 alone – an average of nearly 80 pubs closing their doors per month.
