Busy pubs to charge drinkers 20p a pint more under ‘dynamic pricing’ scheme

Owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates's to raise prices at times such as weekends to help cover costs

A pint of beer during the busiest periods will cost drinkers 20p more under a dynamic pricing" system introduced by Britain's largest pub group.

Stonegate Group, which owns chains including the Slug & Lettuce and Yates's, said it was raising prices at 800 of its venues during peak times, such as weekends, to help cover soaring costs.