{"id":118575,"date":"2023-09-12T07:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T07:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=118575"},"modified":"2023-09-12T07:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T07:40:02","slug":"unhappy-hours-as-pubs-hike-prices-between-5pm-and-7pm-with-pint-cost-surging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/unhappy-hours-as-pubs-hike-prices-between-5pm-and-7pm-with-pint-cost-surging\/","title":{"rendered":"Unhappy hours as pubs hike prices between 5pm and 7pm \u2013 with pint cost surging"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patrons could see their pockets take a hit as a major pub chain has decided to hike the cost of a pint during busier hours due to higher energy, staffing and ingredient costs.<\/p>\n

Stonegate Pubs, which has 4,500 boozers in the UK, is the country's largest pub company following 12 major acquisitions, and in 800 of their establishments "dynamic pricing" has been introduced.<\/p>\n

'Polite notices' placed on tables in selected venues tell customers the price of their pint could soar from 5pm to 7pm, and could cost up to 55p more.<\/p>\n

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A pint of Peroni in The Coach House in central London jumps from \u00a37.05 to \u00a37.60 during mid week evenings and weekends, reports the Sun.<\/p>\n

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The notice reads: "Dynamic Pricing. Polite Notice.<\/p>\n

"Dynamic pricing is currently live in this venue during this peak trading session."<\/p>\n

Punters from The Station at Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands said dynamic pricing is causing an exodus at the pub. <\/p>\n

Paul Woodhead posted online: \u201cFriday night 8 o\u2019clock and all regulars were gone and place almost empty.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result pub empty most nights. High then higher prices on a random basis driving away customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

One punter fumed on Google: "Charges more because it\u2019s busy? [The pub] wanted \u00a34.50 for a small glass of cola\u2026 avoid like the plague.\u201d<\/p>\n

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