The price of a pint of beer in a Sydney pub has left locals astounded, with many expressing dismay at the staggering cost.
Sharing the news on Reddit, a patron uploaded a photograph of an unnamed brew accompanied by a steep $17.80 price tag displayed on the EFTPOS console at the Harbour View Hotel in The Rocks.
Captioning the photo, the patron wryly commented, “Looks like $20 pints are just around the corner.”
The price noted encompassed a 15 percent surcharge, without which the beer would have been priced at $15.13.
The consensus among Reddit users was one of disbelief, with many finding the price difficult to stomach. Some voiced concerns over the affordability of such exorbitant drink prices, suggesting that high costs had negatively impacted the city’s nightlife.
One comment expressed, “Who can afford this? This is partly what’s ruined the nightlife in the city.”
Another Reddit user, reflecting on their own experience, lamented, “I stopped drinking two years ago. I honestly don’t know how people can afford to go out drinking regularly.”
A third individual shared a personal anecdote: “I paid $40 for 2 pints the other day (of bloody Peroni). I almost had a heart attack when the notification popped up, and it honestly killed the buzz for the rest of the evening. Absolutely insane.”
The shockingly high price of a simple pint of beer serves as a stark reminder of the growing concerns surrounding the affordability of social outings and its impact on city life.
