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.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Major plans announced for Leeds Christmas Markets 2026 – food, drinks, stalls and more
Thomas Melia
Leeds Christmas Markets is returning to the city centre in just two months' time and some major plans and changes have been announced.
Although Pop Princess Zara Larsson might want us to believe "Summer isn't over yet", it's safe to say that the recent downpours we've had across West Yorkshire disagree.
Leeds Christmas Markets are also ringing in the new season with a jam-packed video posted to social media announcing all the current plans and changes for its 2026 schedule.
This year, outdoor events company Thor’s Tipi are stepping up as the all-new operators of this Christmastime spectacular and are organising a celebration where 'even if you’re not from Yorkshire, you’re going to leave being from Yorkshire'.
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November with plenty of Yorkshire-centric stalls / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Although Leeds locals already know that Yorkshire is 'God's Own Country', the Leeds Christmas Markets team are making sure that the county is represented through its food, drinks and wider stalls.
In a video uploaded to its social accounts, foodie expert and Little Bao Boy Founder James 'Jimmy Chews' Ooi was given the honour of revealing all these exciting plans.
Informing everyone that "You best come hungry", Ooi noted that some of the phenomenal vendors taking part include La Grassa and The Savvy Baker.
Real Markets Yorkshire and Stump Cross Caverns are also getting into the Christmas spirit and setting up their own stalls at Leeds City Square this November.
La Grassa is just one of many familiar foodie faces returning to Leeds Christmas Markets / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Rated restaurants and bars are contributing to the festive frenzy too, like Cabaret Thursdays at Italian restaurant Bibi's and beer garden destination Green Room are hosting singalongs at Leeds Christmas Markets.
There will be plenty of activities for families happening all around the unofficial capital of West Yorkshire like elf-themed scavenger hunts, various elves on various shelves and lots of live music.
If it wasn't apparent already, in the words of Jimmy Chews himself, there's about to be "So much Christmas that Mariah Carey is going to look like the Grinch".
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November and there will be plenty of exciting announcements to the upcoming celebrations ahead of the big day.
Danny Jones -
30th May 2025 
