The price of a pint will need to rise to a whopping £15 - 20 to keep pubs afloat during the cost of living crisis, an expert has warned.
Tom Stainer, the chief executive of real campaign group CAMRA, says the increase in energy prices will cause running costs at pubs to increase by 500-600%, putting an enormous amount of establishments at risk of closure.
Speaking to the Daily Star, Tom said: "How much would 500% be on a £5 pint - you’re talking ridiculous amounts of money, 15 or 20 quid for a pint.”
