Cheap booze a problem in Welsh pubs
Posted by Alan | Under Drinks Monday Feb 22, 2010
A new report by a charity states that cheap drinks that are marketed in Welsh clubs and pubs may lead to the increase of serious health problems among patrons.
The Alcohol Concern survey took a close look at premises located in Wrexham, Newport, and Swansea and found that about half of all the pubs and clubs offer deals on their alcoholic drinks.
With deals that price spirits around £1 it will cost a woman £3 to drink double the recommended amount of alcohol daily and £4 for a man. In order to combat the problem the charity has asked that bold measures be taken.
Titled ‘Counting the Cost’, the report included a survey of 43 clubs and pubs in three separate locations within Wales on a Friday back in November of 2009. Out of those venues twelve were found to offer spirits for just one pound.
Some of the venues also offered two or three for one deals and/or pints that were prices as low as one pound. In fact, at many the venues alcohol was found to be cheaper than soft drinks with only 12% of the venues offering patrons discounts on non-alcoholic drinks.
The charity noted that while the clubs can bring large benefits to cities and towns, the additional revenues must be balanced alongside the health implications of offering alcohol for such a small amount.
Their recommendation is that venues compete based on their atmosphere, facilities, and entertainment instead of who offers the best prices on drinks.
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