Pubs warn Guinness being limited could 'cripple' their business

Dec 8, 2024 · Enda Murray, landlord of three pubs in London, says that his supplier has restricted his supply of Guinness to one or two kegs per pub - just 10% of what they need.

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Dec 8, 2024 · Enda Murray, landlord of three pubs in London, says that his supplier has restricted his supply of Guinness to one or two kegs per pub - just 10% of what they need.

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Will pubs run out of Guinness before Christmas?

"Over the past month we have seen exceptional consumer demand for Guinness in the UK. Pubs fear they could run out of Guinness before Christmas after a surge in demand. Lovers of the Irish tipple may struggle to find their favourite drink over the festive period as bosses are forced to hold talks over the ‘exceptional’ demand. ...

Are Irish pubs running out of Guinness?

Some Irish pubs in Great Britain have told the BBC they ran out of Guinness this week, after limits were imposed on supply in the run up to Christmas. The Liffey in Liverpool, where Guinness is usually the top seller, says it has been without the alcoholic drink since Wednesday. ...

Are pubs coping with Guinness shortages?

Other pubs say they, too, have grappled with Guinness shortages - but have managed to restore supply after a day or two. At the Durham and Leicester locations of Irish bar chain Katie O'Brien's, supplies of the drink ran out for two days this week, operations manager Shaun Jenkinson says. ...

Are pubs 'panic buying' Guinness?

Pubs are reportedly “panic buying” Guinness amid unprecedented demand ahead of Christmas. Loading audio... Drinks giant Diago, which owns Guinness, has placed “allocation limits” on the beloved beverage in a bid to prevent it from selling out this winter. ...

Why is Guinness banned in pubs?

The slogan was banned in the 1960s over claims it was false advertising, but pubs these days would have a similar sentiment towards the drink given as it pushes up their sales. In 2022 Guinness was the best-selling beer in pubs, bars and restaurants according to hospitality data company CGA. ...

Is there a shortage of Guinness in Dublin?

The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. PICTURE: ALAMY/PA The issue isn’t that there is a shortage of Guinness, but rather existing supply is being ‘managed’ in order to meet increased demand. This is likely down to the fact that the festive period is a busy time for pubs and bars as well as Guinness’ rising popularity among different demographics. ...