Brit tourist discovers pints of beer for 84p in Benidorm – and says it’s like being back in the early 1990s
A MAN claims to have found the cheapest pint in Benidorm, and it costs less than a quid.
Friends Graham, 38, and Darren, 48, regularly fly to Benidorm for their holidays, which makes them very familiar with the famous Spanish strip.
The pair, who are from Middlesbrough, flocked to Benidorm to escape the UK weather.
On their visit, Graham found a bar where pints cost just 86, less than the price of a can of pop in the UK.
The pair raved about their discovery in a video on TikTok, which has racked up 92,000 views and hundreds of likes on the social media platform.
In the video, Graham shows a chalkboard sign that clearly displays the food specials as well as two-for-one on selected spirits and a glass of wine for only €1 (84p).
The video then cuts to the main event where pints of beer are also advertised for just €1 (84p).
Graham told What’s The Jam: “Darren had about six – he said it’s like prices back in the early 90s.
“The pints are probably the best in Benidorm [because] they don’t go flat like [in] other bars. It tasted good, [we’d] rate it a 10 out of 10.”
Other users on Tiktok have flooded into the comments to share their reactions, with one person saying: “This is a cracking little bar. The beer is cheap but good, and it’s exactly the same with the food.”
Another user added: “I’ll take 5, ta!”
The pair, who are regulars at the bar, say that a three-course meal can even be had for a bargain £8
As honorary locals, they scout out the best places to find great deals often finding a night out in Spain cheaper than the UK.
Earlier this year, the pair revealed they flock to the sunny Spanish centre in the winter to save money on their energy bills.
In January, the two men flew from Newcastle Airport to Benidorm on a Ryanair flight, with their return fares costing just £37.99 each.
During their week-long stint in Spain, they spent €82 (£70.86) each on their accommodation at the Carlos V apartments in Benidorm, which is located right next to the Benidorm Strip.
On their holiday, the two pals said they spent no more than £17.20 a day on other costs like food and drink.
They kept their outgoings low by dining at budget-friendly pubs and other cheap spots, with pints costing them as little as 80p and fry-ups costing just £3.45.
Graham told Jam Press that he prefers a beer over a brew because they’re “cheaper over there”.
When Graham is in the UK, he is likely to spend more money in one week.
For example, Graham revealed that he spends £140 on his weekly shop and £40 on takeaways.
Graham also spends £120 on his energy bills, with his total weekly spend costing £290.
Last year, a group of mums flew to Ibiza for the day.
Their adventures saw them join This Morning, with plans to launch their own travel business.
One of them said: “Off the back of all the interest we’ve had, I’ve set up doing a travel concierge business that’s going to launch at the end of April
“[For] anyone really. Book for groups to be able to go off and seize the day. It’s important that people look after themselves.”
Everything you need to know about visiting Spain
- Brits must have at least three months left on their passport from the day they plan to leave the country.
- Tourists do not need a visa if visiting for up to 90 days in an 180-day period.
- Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit.
- Travellers may be asked to show hotel booking confirmations and that they have enough money for their stay at the border.
- Spain is one hour ahead of the UK.
- The country uses the euro with around €10 working out to £8.55.
- Flights to Spain from the UK take between 2-4 hours depending on the destination.
They aren’t the only Brits to try this out – Abbie, from Manchester, told her 19k TikTok followers about her cheap – and fast – trips abroad.
Another woman revealed how she managed to bag a three-night stay in a European capital city for £42pp, including flights.