Why are pints so pricey in Ireland?

Why are pints so pricey in Ireland?

From RTÉ Brainstorm by RTÉ

May 27, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the rising prices of pints in Irish pubs compared to inflation rates.

The price of a pint of plain in Irish pubs has increased at a much higher rate than headline inflation over the past three years.

People in this episode

Host: RTÉ

Topics covered

  • pint prices
  • inflation
  • Irish pubs
  • economics
  • society

Keywords

  • pint
  • price
  • Ireland
  • inflation
  • pubs
  • economy
  • cost

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Organizations: RTÉ

Places: Ireland

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