Leekbrookgull
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I don't think so, certainly something myself and her indoors will sign up for.
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[Drinking] Pubs and surge pricing.
- Thread starter Leekbrookgull
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Get the f*** out of here
LamieRobertson
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Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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Nope, I give up, I've read your post half a dozen times now, and it still makes no sense
For those baffled by yet another thread started by the OP with no context and a missing negative, this is the thing.
www.theguardian.com
Tom Kerridge was interviewed about it on Today this morning and explained the '20p extra' is actually the real price when costs are taken into account - i.e. more staff needed at busier times. The rest of the time it's discounted so actually a happy hour.
UK’s biggest pub group to charge 20p more a pint at busy times under surge pricing
Owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s to raise prices at times such as weekends to help cover costs
www.theguardian.com
Tom Kerridge was interviewed about it on Today this morning and explained the '20p extra' is actually the real price when costs are taken into account - i.e. more staff needed at busier times. The rest of the time it's discounted so actually a happy hour.
I'll interpret, but this is only based on something I heard on the radio this morning...
Some pubs are starting to charge more for drinks during "peak hours" than during quieter times. I don't know if this means a discount during off-peak times, or a bump in prices during busier times.
Some pubs are starting to charge more for drinks during "peak hours" than during quieter times. I don't know if this means a discount during off-peak times, or a bump in prices during busier times.
keaton
Big heart, hot blood and balls. Big balls
- Nov 18, 2004
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It's genius. Referring to something no one is aware of, with the two halves of the sentence appearing to be at odds with each otherNope, I give up, I've read your post half a dozen times now, and it still makes no sense
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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good point. immediate reaction is that's stupid idea, but we already see it in reverse. reckon most people wont notice odd 10p, otherwise they wouldnt be paying extra prices in pubs town centre pubs in the first place. though from business point of view, must be pretty poorly setup if being busier isn't covering their cost.
for context. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/12/busy-pubs-charge-drinkers-more-slug-lettuce-yatess
scooter1
How soon is now?
Nail on head
Thank you.For those baffled by yet another thread started by the OP with no context and a missing negative, this is the thing.
UK’s biggest pub group to charge 20p more a pint at busy times under surge pricing
Owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s to raise prices at times such as weekends to help cover costs
Tom Kerridge was interviewed about it on Today this morning and explained the '20p extra' is actually the real price when costs are taken into account - i.e. more staff needed at busier times. The rest of the time it's discounted so actually a happy hour.
I'm trying my hardest to be outraged by this, but surely it's just the same concept as the traditional 'Happy Hour' but approached for another angle? When a pub wants to encourage trade drink prices are reduced. When they don't want/need to encourage trade then prices increase.
It reminds me a bit of the old days when pubs used to have Public and Saloon bars. The same beer in the same pub served by the same people at the same time would cost you a few pence more if the room had a bit of carpet on the floor.
AmexRuislip
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I take it her indoors, is your wife or female slave
AmexRuislip
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You do realise that you're doing all the groundwork hereFor those baffled by yet another thread started by the OP with no context and a missing negative, this is the thing.
UK’s biggest pub group to charge 20p more a pint at busy times under surge pricing
Owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s to raise prices at times such as weekends to help cover costs
Tom Kerridge was interviewed about it on Today this morning and explained the '20p extra' is actually the real price when costs are taken into account - i.e. more staff needed at busier times. The rest of the time it's discounted so actually a happy hour.
@Brighton Lines can attest that this was a thing in hotel bars in Taunton well over 30 years ago.
I think it just shows what an inclusive site NSC is. Most sites would insist that someone can write before allowing them to start threads.You do realise that you're doing all the groundwork here
AmexRuislip
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I know, it's a good job they had nothing to do with Magna Carta at Runneymede, orherwise we'll all be still under royal rule.
happypig
Staring at the rude boys
Oh, I think we do know...
Arthur
Well-known member
Aren't pubs legally obliged to display their prices?
Are they going to have to have rotating boards like McDonalds used to have when they switched from the breakfast menu?
Are they going to have to have rotating boards like McDonalds used to have when they switched from the breakfast menu?