Britain’s most expensive beer in UK pubs revealed as average pint soars to above £5

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The average cost of a pint of beer has soared to above £5 as the most expensive lager sold in British pubs has been revealed. open image in gallery Beavertown Neck Oil has overtaken Asahi to be the highest-priced pint Pint price percentages rose in Wales by 3.5 per cent, the North West by 2.76 per cent, the South East by 2.54 per cent, London by 2.26 per cent and the South West by 0.8 per cent. London pubs were the only ones charging more than £6 for a pint of any variant, with the average costing £6.16. open image in gallery London pubs were the only ones charging more than £6 for a pint of any variant, with the average costing £6.16 A prominent London pub recently sparked anger by implementing a £2 surcharge on pints ordered after 10pm as part of a surge pricing policy, without listing the price change on the menu.