Consumer Affairs inspectors in hunt for cheapest pint

In advance of the Ireland/England match on February 27, inspectors from the Office of Consumer Affairs carried out a survey last week of 19 licensed premises near Lansdowne Road to establish the prices displayed in the bar areas, in respect of nine different drinks.

The survey indicated that there was a significant disparity between the cheapest and dearest prices, such as €1.45 for Guinness, €1.65 for spirits and 95c for sparkling water.

Ryan's Beggars Bush were the cheapest in respect of all the drinks surveyed.

Depending on the type of drink, the highest prices were found in three separate premises. The Horseshoe Bar at the Shelbourne Hotel was the dearest for Guinness, Smithwicks, Budweiser, Paddy, Smirnoff and CDC Gin.

The Ginger Man, Fenian Street was the dearest for Bulmers cider.

O'Donoghues, Merrion Row were the dearest for cola and sparkling water.