Two Australian visitors have gone viral after documenting their astonishing £20 drinking spree at a British Wetherspoons pub, highlighting the jaw-dropping price difference compared to their homeland.
The Shocking Price Discovery
Aussie influencers Liam Dowling and Ben Christopher could scarcely believe their luck when they walked into a 'Spoons establishment. Accustomed to paying over £10 for a single 'jar' back in Australia, they were met with a menu where pints, including Bud Light, were being offered for as little as £2.50.
Faced with this bargain basement pricing, the pair decided to conduct an impromptu experiment. Their mission was simple: to see exactly how far a twenty-pound note could stretch in terms of both quantity of drinks and the ensuing level of intoxication.
The £20 Marathon Session
Kicking off their challenge with pints of Bud Light, the duo adopted a strategy of rapid consumption to maximise the alcohol's effect. Their first round was dispatched with speed, after which they moved onto stronger options.
They began ordering double whiskey and Pepsi Max mixes, priced at just over £4 each. Alternating between these and the cheap pints, they continued until their £20 fund was completely exhausted.
The results were spectacularly effective. In total, the two men managed to purchase nearly ten drinks each before their money ran out. The entire booze-fuelled experiment, from first sip to finished funds, was completed in a whirlwind 48 minutes, leaving both participants thoroughly inebriated.
Online Reaction and Value Debate
The video of their challenge, posted on Instagram, quickly amassed attention, with hundreds of users commenting. While many congratulated the pair on their budget-friendly bender, others were more critical of their beverage choices.
One pointed out the apparent folly, commenting: "Goes to the pub to get drunk with £20 and buys a Bud Light… what?" Another offered a pro-tip, noting that Worthington's at just £2 a pint would have represented even better value for money.
The experiment underscores the stark reality of international price disparities. While UK drinkers bemoan the rising cost of a pint, often now over £6, the situation in Australia is markedly more severe, making Wetherspoons' offers seem almost unreal to visitors.
We must stress that drinking at such a pace and in such quantity is not recommended. Always enjoy alcohol responsibly and in moderation. However, for these two Australians on a budget, their visit to the Tim Martin-owned chain was certainly a memorable, and remarkably affordable, British experience.
