The price of a pint of beer has jumped by about 50p in just over 12 months, according to official data.
Taking into account the regional variations, on average, pubgoers fancying a draught pint of lager - which is the UK's favourite choice of beer - were facing a price tag of about £4.56 in May of this year.
According to Office of National Statistics (ONS) data, the same drink was around 47p cheaper a year ago in May 2022 at £4.09.