Tried 1980, seems accurate as I remember.
In 1980, the price of a pint of bitter in a British pub typically ranged from around 40p to 60p, depending on the region, type of pub, and specific beer.Cheaper areas (e.g., northern England, working men's clubs, or student pubs) often saw prices as low as 33p–45p (e.g., 33p in Nottingham, 45p in Sheffield for real ale).
More typical recollections place it at 48p–52p for standard bitter in many pubs.
Higher ends reached 50p–60p in London or southern pubs, with some noting the shock when prices crossed 50p around that time.
Prices varied significantly: cheaper in the North or public bars, higher in the South, lounge bars, or for premium/keg varieties (lager was often 5–10p more). Britain had switched to decimal currency in 1971, so prices are in new pence (p). Inflation was high in the late 1970s/early 1980s, causing frequent increases.For context, this was affordable relative to wages (average weekly earnings around £100–£120), and far below today's average pint (£4–£6+). These figures come from personal recollections and historical discussions, as official averages for exact 1980 are sparse but align with trends from the era.
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