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Some pub chains are introducing surge pricing, where drinks are more expensive during busy times and cheaper when it’s quieter. How do you feel about this approach, and do you think it could affect your pub visits?

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00:00I don't think it might not work to its benefits.
00:03To have a bit cheaper happy hour, that's always a good idea.
00:08But to increase it, when, what do you call it, demand is up,
00:14it's all about supply and demand.
00:17It's a dumb business.
00:18Sainsbury's has been in Leeds for a long time.
00:21I've got a friend that runs bars and they've done that for a long time.
00:25Monday and Tuesday, this is a Monday, and I come in town Monday and Tuesday
00:30because the prices are lower.
00:32I'm not happy.
00:34But because I like a drink, I'll pay that extra.
00:36But I'm not very happy about it.
00:38And it's always during the week when they're low.
00:41I think they should be lower on the weekend.
00:44Pricing, it's...
00:47I don't think I've personally noticed it as much as some people have.
00:51I look at a pint and I just go, yeah, I'll just pay for it, yeah, whatever.
00:54For me it's about quality.
00:56If you can serve a quality Guinness, you've hit the mark there.
00:58I'll pay your tenner for that.

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