Is it just us, or does it feel like the price of a pint keeps getting more and more expensive almost every week at this point?
We'll answer for you: yes—yes it does, and while you can't expect big cities like Leeds to be the cheapest places to get one in the UK, we do often wonder how it compares to other parts of the country.
Well, as it happens, someone has recently crunched the numbers for us across the nation, breaking down which regions pay the most and the least for their pints.
The data has been examined by business management consultancy firm, CGA Strategy, using artificial intelligence and information from the latest Retail Price Index figures to find out what the 'average price of a pint' is down south, up North and everywhere in between.
While the latest statistics provided by the group aren't granular enough to clue us in on Leeds' pint game, specifically, we can show you how our particular geographic region is looking on the leaderboard at the moment.
The average price of a pint per region in the UK
Wales - £4.21
North East - £4.28
Northern Ireland - £4.42
Scotland - £4.42
Yorkshire and the Humber - £4.42
North West - £4.42
West Midlands - £4.42
East Midlands - £4.42
East England - £4.56
South West - £4.93
South East - £4.94
London - £5.44
That's right, folks from Yorkshire and the Humber region are technically joint mid-table when it comes to the lowest average cost of a pint, sharing the places from 3rd to 8th according to CGA, anyway.
Powered by consumer intelligence company, NIQ (NielsenIQ) - who also use AI and the latest technology to deliver their insights - we can accept it might seem like it's been a while since you've paid that little for a pint, especially in the city centre, but these are the stats they have published.
Don't shoot the messenger, as they say; unless, of course, they're trying to rob you blind for a bev. Fortunately, we've practically turned bargain hunting at the bar into a sport now.
While some of you may have raised and eyebrow or two at the supposed average pint prices across Yorkshire, it won't surprise any of you to see that London leads the way when it came to the most expensive pints when it came to average cost in the UK.
To be honest, £5.44 doesn't just sound cheap but virtually unheard of these days.
CGA states that the average cost of a beer in the capital is actually down 15p from September 2024, but as we all know, paying upwards of £7 for a pint down that end of the country is pretty much standard the closer you get to London.
Leeds City Council has confirmed that work to stabilise buildings on Lower Kirkgate is set to begin later this month, with repairs expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
Back in 2024, Lower Kirkgate in Leeds city centre was closed following the partial collapse of a building, leaving one of the city's oldest streets inaccessible.
Since then, the street has remained closed while plans were developed to address the structural issues affecting the buildings.
Now, almost two years after the initial incident, the council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work.
The buildings are privately owned, but Leeds City Council says it will step in to carry out the stabilisation work to prevent further deterioration and protect the historic properties.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We are pleased that, following months of careful planning and preparation, we are now in a position to begin stabilising these privately owned buildings.
“A contract has been awarded for the work, which is scheduled to get under way later this month and is expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
“It should be stressed that the situation on Lower Kirkgate is not of the council's making, with the owners of the buildings allowing their condition to deteriorate over many years and then failing to take the necessary steps to address the resultant structural issues.
“By stepping in and carrying out this work itself, the council will be able to arrest the deterioration of important heritage assets on one of Leeds’s oldest streets. As always, we thank the local community for their continued patience and support.”
Further details about the work, including when the street may be able to reopen, have not yet been confirmed.
End of an era as Harvey Nichols is leaving Leeds after 30 years on Briggate
Clementine Hall
It's time to say goodbye to one of Leeds' most recognisable shops.
One of Leeds’ most iconic shops is set to undergo a major makeover - as Harvey Nichols is reportedly leaving Briggate after three decades.
The luxury department store has been a staple in the heart of Leeds since 1996, but its days under the famous Harvey Nichols name are coming to an end.
It has been reported that the store is set to become a Flannels, following the takeover of Harvey Nichols by Frasers Group earlier this year.
The brand was bought by Frasers Group after the luxury retailer entered administration in August.
At the time, Frasers said the business had faced “sustained trading and operational challenges” and that significant restructuring would be needed.
Now, Frasers boss Michael Murray has confirmed that Leeds and Bristol are the two stores set to lose the Harvey Nichols name and become Flannels.
Murray has said the group plans to invest in its Manchester store, while the future of the Knightsbridge flagship in London is also being considered.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
For Leeds, though, it means saying goodbye to a name that has been part of the city for almost 30 years.
And with another Flannels already sitting just a stone’s throw away, there are plenty of questions about what the change will mean for the city's already luxury-heavy retail offering.
Whether you've dined in the beautiful Fourth Floor Brasserie restaurant or enjoyed browsing the beauty hall over the years, we all have our own memories of Harvey Nichols and there's no doubt it will be missed.
For now, there’s no confirmed date for exactly when the Harvey Nichols name will leave Leeds but we will keep you updated.
Danny Jones -
30th May 2025 
