With a host of stalls selling gifts and festive snacks, the annual Christmas markets are a great way to soak up the atmosphere in the run-up to the big day - but if you are feeling peckish, your wallet might feel the pinch.
As the cost of living crisis impacts on the UK and the cost of food, in general, rises, it comes as no surprise that snacks at the Christmas markets will hit your wallet. The Cardiff Christmas Market and neighbouring festive quarter stalls opened on Thursday, November 10 and while there are plenty of delicious food options to try, the classic Christmas combination of bratwurst and a beer will set you back a bit.
At the market on the Hayes, the bratwurst will cost you £6 and the most expensive beer, Konig Ludwig Dunkel, is priced at £7 per pint making a pricey total of £13. Other beers on offer include the Kaltenburg which is priced at £6 and and is the cheapest available and the Warsteiner for £6.50 a pint.