Beer enthusiasts across Britain face a sobering future as research suggests pint prices could soar to £13 within five years.
Tourist hotspots and sports venues may charge these eye-watering amounts by 2030, new analysis has shown.
The average cost of a standard pint currently stands at £5.17 nationally, whilst London drinkers already pay £6.10.
These figures are set to climb dramatically, with predictions showing prices reaching £8 across the country and £11 in major cities by the end of the decade.
Popular lager brands face substantial price hikes over the coming years. The study by online review site PlayCasino forecasts Peroni is forecast to jump from its current £6.83 to £11.33, whilst San Miguel will rise from £6.36 to £10.55.
Budget-conscious drinkers will see Carlsberg increase from £4.23 to £7.02, with Stella Artois climbing from £5.27 to £8.74 and Heineken reaching £9.95 from £6.00.
But the study warns: "Touristy zones and stadiums could even see £12 to £13 pints becoming the norm."
Multiple economic pressures are driving these increases. The national minimum wage rise has significantly impacted publicans' operating costs.
Energy expenses have skyrocketed, with one publican telling researchers: "Our energy bills have tripled, stock costs are up and we're still recovering from the pandemic. Prices are rising because they have to - or we don't survive."
Cost of a pint could DOUBLE in less than a decade as Britons warned of steep rises
| PAAdditional burdens include alcohol duty increases and escalating expenses for ingredients, packaging and distribution.
Football stadiums are already commanding premium rates. Arsenal's Emirates Stadium tops the Premier League with pints priced at £6.35, according to research from Tipman Tips examining matchday drinks costs.
Stadium beer prices are set to breach the £10 threshold within the next decade, with inflation on alcoholic beverages currently running at 4.3 per cent. The Emirates will be first to reach this milestone by 2037/38, with prices projected to hit £10.36.
Recent research suggests pub closures are ramping up across the UK | PAFulham's Craven Cottage ranks second for expensive matchday pints at £5.80, followed by Chelsea's Stamford Bridge at £5.70. Both venues will exceed £10 per pint by the late 2030s.
Outside London, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest currently charge £5.20 per pint. These clubs will become the first non-capital venues to surpass the £10 mark by 2041.
The analysis reveals that within ten years, Arsenal fans will pay £9.52 per pint, whilst supporters at Fulham and Chelsea face costs of £9.05 and £8.69 respectively.
Projections suggest their cheapest lager will eventually exceed £10 by the 2053/54 season,
| GETTYManchester United offers the most affordable stadium pint at just £3.00, though even Old Trafford faces inevitable price rises.
Projections suggest their cheapest lager will eventually exceed £10 by the 2053/54 season, assuming current inflation trends persist.
The broader economic picture reveals a troubling disparity between beer costs and earnings. Many establishments continue struggling with post-pandemic recovery whilst managing multiple financial pressures.