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Pub charged an extra pound for 2 halves instead of a pint

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The Coronavirus pandemic has kicked the stuffing out of everyone, well probably most of the decent people anyway.  I think I'm one of them, which is why writing this gripe I'm still examining my motives for submitting this text.

I like to visit pubs and I like real ale.  When you get a lovely day when the sun is shining, maybe work is a bit slow so why not go out for the afternoon?  Great idea, and I had a great time until just a little later when I felt decidedly ripped off buying a round in a certain pub.  We're trying to support pubs by visiting them right now, so it really is annoying when one charges you an absurd amount of money for something intangible.

Receipt for beer order - two halves more expensive than a pint. Two pints of beer ordered and the bill came to £8.80 and not in the city so okay, prices are up a bit but that's fine.  We decided that we were going to go back by train and looking at the timetable discovered that we had a 25 minute wait until the next one.  We decided to have another half pint to fill the time.

The waitress came back to the table to deliver our drinks and presented the bill which was £5.40.  I'm okay at arithmetic so we queried the bill and were fobbed with some tax or otherwise dubious legal sort of excuse, nothing really quantifiable.

We are in favour of supporting pubs and the pandemic has hit them hard.  Actually it's hit everyone hard but to charge an extra pound to have two separate glasses is a little bit steep in my opinion.  A pint for £4.40 and a pint for £5.40 with the only difference being two glasses instead of one, is that justifiable? 

I used to think that this pub was quite quaint and I've taken people there before.  Maybe I won't bother any more.  In fact I probably won't bother going there myself.

By: Fed Up


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Angieg

Angieg

Just paid £2.70 in a theatre (not London) for lime and soda.
09/07/23 Angieg
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Tiler Adelaide

Tiler Adelaide

Actually, it's pretty good to see!
04/12/22 Tiler Adelaide
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Devin Harmon

Devin Harmon

Last week, I was shocked by the amount they charged me. I tried to ask why that amount is really high but one of the waitresses got intimidated. www.maconfoundationrepair.net
18/05/22 Devin Harmon
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Carol Clouser

Carol Clouser

Due to the war at this moment, the cost continues to increase. Raleigh Crawlspace
21/03/22 Carol Clouser
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Jane Paterson

Jane Paterson

Indeed! it really is annoying when one charges you an absurd amount of money for something intangible. handyman cedar park
17/03/22 Jane Paterson
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Steve L

Steve L

Completely ridiculous. I have had a few similar experiences lately which boggle the mind. I flew home at xmas and thought I would treat myself to a pint at airport. I knew it was going to be expensive and the £7 price tag confirmed that. I did notice though when ordering that a half pint was the same price! How on earth is that possible. £7 for half a pint of beer. Then the other week I was in the pub and one of my pals was on the soft drinks for medical reasons. Anyway pint of water with a dash of cordial. £2.30! That's absolutely disgusting. Bottle of cordial is about 50p so charging that for a little splash is just wrong. Most places charge £1 which I think is okay as they have staff to pay and glasses to wash but £2.30 is just unbelievable
20/01/22 Steve L
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Kate Wilson

Kate Wilson

Indeed this Coronavirus pandemic affects all. I've lost my job when our company didn't get enough sales and need to cut off their manpower. So, I think their decision for adding price is a bit understandable. www.jessicaclarktherapyservices.com
03/11/21 Kate Wilson
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LancashireLass

LancashireLass

Fed up you are absolutely correct but i feel that it has always been the case you pay slightly more for half pints rather than full pints, and sometimes i prefer half to pint but works out cheaper to drink pints, which is unfair, technically, it's a principle thing. Also, it's not only ripping customers off but encouraging people to drink more.
15/08/21 LancashireLass
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Kenny (site admin)

Kenny (site admin)

Thanks for the heads up grumpyoldwoman - sneaky little full stop deleted and user blocked. When will they learn?
13/08/21 Kenny (site admin)
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grumpyoldwoman

grumpyoldwoman

Davidson, that's a sneaky little full stop! Unfortunately most of the contribitors on this site are based in Britain so you have wasted your time.
13/08/21 grumpyoldwoman
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Davidson

Davidson

It's not fair, dude. Next time, better to be sure of the pricing before ordering something. Pubs really hit hard by the pandemic and their pricing might raise to cope up with their losses.
13/08/21 Davidson
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Fed up

Fed up

Looks like someone let the kids out of school early again.
11/08/21 Fed up
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Mr Goolagong

Mr Goolagong

Its a pound big deal, was it from the Scumhole Wetherspoons by any chance? BTW if it was you're brave admitting on here you frequent vile places like this.
10/08/21 Mr Goolagong
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