And the price of a pint of stout in a pub was up 25c to €6.18 across the country in February. Lager costs €6.58 on average in pubs, up 26c compared with the price last year after drinks companies pushed through more price rises. The national average price of a take-home 50cl can of lager at €2.41 was down 1c from February last year, while a take-home 50cl can of cider at €2.71 was up 2c. In February, the national average price of a pint of stout in licensed premises was €6.18, up 25c in the year, while a pint of lager was €6.58, up 26c compared with February 2025. Consumer prices rose by 0.9pc in the month between January and February this year.

Source: Irish Independent March 12, 2026 20:33 UTC