The Pour House Pricing Guide
Transparent prices, zero surprises.
What affects the price of a pint
💸. Drives price up
- Higher ABV (stronger beers = more malt, more hops)
- Small-batch or independent breweries
- Premium extras: exotic hops, fruit, barrel ageing
- Seasonal or one-off brews
- Collaborations
💸. keeps price down
- Lower ABV session ales & lagers
- Classic, simple recipes
- Local breweries (shorter distribution chains)
- Volume or mass produced products
- Promotions
- Cask beer is usually cheaper
Where our prices sit
Most pints at The Pour House land between £4.90 and £7.50.
Halves and thirds are priced fairly too — so whether you’re pacing yourself, exploring the menu, or going all in, you’ll know exactly what to expect.
- Session Ales £4.90 to £5.40
- Lagers & Pils £5.50 - £7.50
- Premium IPA's £6.50 - £7.50
- Specials/one offs £6.80 - £8.50
- Ciders £5.00 - £6.50
Of course, there will always be exceptions but this is just a guide.
price vs value
The “most expensive” beer isn’t always the bad deal.
Take a strong, complex stout at £7 a pint. It’s rich, heavy, full of flavour, and you’ll probably sip it slowly over half an hour or more. Compare that to a light £5 session ale — refreshing and easy to drink, but it might disappear in ten minutes.
When you look at it that way, the £7 stout actually gives you more drinking time and flavour for your money. It’s like comparing a slow-cooked Sunday roast to a quick sandwich — both have their place, but one lingers a little longer.
That’s the point: value isn’t just about the number on the board, it’s about the experience in the glass. Sometimes the pricier pint is the one that actually stretches further, both in taste and in time.
is craft beer really worth it
It depends what you’re after. If you just want cheap volume, a chain pub might be the better fit. But if you care about flavour, quality, and community, then yes craft beer is absolutely worth it.
Here’s why:
Independent spirit → Every beer we pour comes from a brewer who’s chosen creativity over cutting corners. They’re not producing for supermarket shelves; they’re brewing for people who want something memorable.
Community first → By drinking here, you’re not just buying a pint - you’re keeping money in Devizes. You’re backing local jobs, supporting independent breweries, and helping us keep this place alive as a proper community hub.
Sustainability → Small breweries often work with shorter supply chains, fresher ingredients, and more sustainable practices than global giants. That means fewer miles on your pint and more care for what goes into it.
Experience → Craft isn’t about knocking back pint after pint - it’s about enjoying the moment. A new flavour, a seasonal special, or a one-off keg can turn a round into something you’ll remember.
Connection → Ask our team about what’s on the board, and you’ll get a story - about the brewery, the style, or why we chose it. You don’t get that from a faceless mass-produced tap handle.
So yes, you’ll pay a little more for a craft pint. But you’re also paying for better ingredients, bigger flavour, and the knowledge that your money is going straight back into the people and places that make our beer scene thrive.
That’s value you can’t measure just by ABV or price.
serving sizes
Most of our beers are available as pints, halves, or thirds, because one size doesn’t fit every beer — or every drinker.
Thirds → Perfect for stronger brews (6%+). They let you try those big, bold beers without committing to a full pint — ideal if you’re tasting your way down the board or building a full flight.
Halves → Great for pacing yourself, or for when you want variety. Two halves can be two different beers, which makes them perfect for building your own tasting flight.
Pints → Classic, no-nonsense. When you’ve found your favourite, this is how you settle in and enjoy it properly.
It’s not about pushing you towards a bigger measure — it’s about giving you the flexibility to explore. Whether you’re sampling new flavours or sticking with a trusted favourite, you’re in control of how you enjoy your drink.
a quick note on trends
Across the UK, the average pint has gone up steadily in recent years. Industry data shows draught lager alone rose by about 5% in 2023–24 — but that’s for mass-produced beers.
In the craft world, the pressures are even greater. Independent breweries face rising costs for ingredients, energy, packaging, staff, and tax. Small-batch brewing simply doesn’t have the same economies of scale as the big names, which is why craft prices can look different.
At The Pour House, we work hard to keep things fair. Our core five beers haven’t gone up since the day we opened. When we negotiate a better deal with a supplier, we pass that saving straight on, instead of pocketing the difference.
You’ll often find we’re below what you’d pay for craft in bigger cities. That’s deliberate: we’d rather keep things approachable for our community in Devizes while still backing the independent breweries we love.
why our prices look precise (or a bit odd)
We’re a card-only bar, which means our pricing is completely transparent. We don’t round things up or down just to make the maths easier at the till.
So if a pint comes out at £5.61, that’s exactly what you’ll pay. Not £5.50, not £6.00 just the true cost of providing the beer in your glass.
We know it might look a little unusual compared to old-school pub pricing, where everything was rounded to the nearest 5p, 10p or 50p. But this way, you can trust that every penny goes where it should — straight into covering the quality ingredients, the craft, and the overheads of running the bar.
It’s fair, it’s honest, and it means you only ever pay the real price of your pour.
Frequently Asked pricing Questions
Why do your prices end in odd numbers?
Because we're card only, we don't round for change. £5.61 means £5.61
Why are you card only?
Most of our staff are female and often work alone so its safer for them. Plus, it avoids taking cash to the bank.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes - just ask and we'll happily give you a sample
Do you do a happy hour?
No - we keep our prices fair and transparent all the time so we don't need gimmicks.
Why is cider cheaper than some beers?
Cider is often quicker and less costly to produce than a heavily hopped IPA or barrel aged stout.
Why do two beers with the same ABV cost different amounts?
Not all 5% beers are created equal. A straightforward 5% lager brewed in bulk will cost less than a 5% IPA loaded with rare hops or fruit. Ingredients, brewing methods, and batch size all play a role — ABV is just one factor, not the whole story.