The weather's getting warmer, and beer garden season is nearly upon us. There's little finer than savouring an ice-cold pint in the sun - though not every pub nationwide offers the same value. With the cost-of-living squeeze still firmly on people's minds, certain venues are less likely to drain your wallet. According to the small business comparison site Bionic , the average cost of a pint in the UK now stands at £4.85, a 27.6% jump from £3.80 in 2025. Nevertheless, if that exceeds your