Guinness owner Diageo has vowed not to hike costs for the rest of this year.
Some pub bosses responded by calling on Heineken to do the same. Heineken last week sparked a revolt among pubs across the country when it revealed plans to increase the price of a pint by an estimated 17c on December 1.
Publicans say it could add an extra 25c to 50c to the price of a pint once VAT is included. Bar owner Nathy Towey, 44, who said he would stop selling Heineken rather than ask customers to pay more, welcomed yesterday’s move.
