Pint of Guinness at a glance
- Typical price
- £3.49
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- Daily intake
- 11%
- Diet
- vegan, vegetarian
- Allergens listed
- 1
- Section
- Drinks Menu
Varies by pub
As listed
Of 2,000 kcal
What comes with the Pint of Guinness
- 01
Irish dry stout
The deep, ruby-black stout brings roasted barley and dark chocolate notes, balanced by a distinct espresso-like bitterness.
- 02
Creamy white head
The dense white head accompanies the nitrogen surge, which gives the pint its soft, velvety mouthfeel.
What the Pint of Guinness is like
Guinness is a dark, roasty pint with a notably soft texture rather than a sweet chocolate flavour. Roasted barley leads the profile, with dark chocolate notes and an espresso-like bitterness providing depth. That bitterness is central to its character, so it suits someone who enjoys a pronounced roasted flavour. The smooth, velvety mouthfeel balances those stronger notes without removing them.
Served chilled on draught, it pours a deep, ruby-black colour beneath a dense, creamy white head. The nitrogen surge produces the characteristic cascade and soft texture. Its appeal is the contrast between a robust stout flavour and a gentle mouthfeel, rather than colour alone.
Is the Pint of Guinness good value?
At a typical £3.49, Guinness is the 12th lowest priced of the 15 items we track in this section in the drinks we track. Its value depends on how much you favour the roasted flavour and creamy texture, rather than price alone. Compare the local price with Pint of Ruddles Best, Pint of Doom Bar or Pint of Stella Artois before choosing.
Each pub sets its own prices, so the comparison can vary by location. If ordering a main as well, check the eligible drinks for any meal-with-drink option. Do not assume Guinness is included without checking the pub's current menu.
Pint of Guinness calories and nutrition
As listed, before any extra sides, sauces or drinks.
A pint contains 210 kcal, equivalent to about 11% of the 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. It is the highest calorie of the 5 items we track in this section among the drinks we track, giving you a useful comparison when choosing from the drinks menu.
That figure covers the Guinness, not food ordered alongside it. A main, dessert, sides or sauces add to the overall total, as does another drink. If you are tracking your intake, count each part of the order separately rather than treating the pint's figure as the total for your visit.
Pint of Guinness allergens and dietary information
Contains
- cereals containing gluten
Not listed
- celery
- crustaceans
- eggs
- fish
- lupin
- milk
- molluscs
- mustard
- peanuts
- sesame
- soybeans
- sulphur dioxide
- tree nuts
Recipes and suppliers change, and kitchens handle all 14 major allergens. Always tell staff about an allergy and check the official allergen information before ordering. No dish can be guaranteed allergen free.
Guinness is tagged vegan and vegetarian in our data, but cereals containing gluten are listed as an allergen. The vegan tag does not mean it is suitable for someone avoiding gluten. Anyone with coeliac disease or a cereal allergy should check the pub's current allergen information before ordering.
Food ordered alongside the pint needs its own dietary check. Swapping to a different drink or changing an accompanying food order can change the allergens involved, so confirm the details for the final order rather than relying on this pint's tags.
When to order the Pint of Guinness
Roasted flavour fans
Choose this if roasted barley, dark chocolate notes and espresso-like bitterness appeal to you. Its robust flavour is balanced by a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
A pint with dessert
Consider Guinness alongside chocolate fudge cake when you want a drink with similarly dark flavour notes. The stout brings roasted bitterness as well as a creamy texture.
Vegan drink choices
This is an option for drinkers looking for a pint tagged vegan in our data. Check accompanying food separately, and note the listed cereals containing gluten allergen.
What to order with the Pint of Guinness
Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake
£4.99Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake echoes the stout's dark chocolate notes, while the espresso-like bitterness offers a contrast to the rich dessert.
Vegan Chocolate Tart
£4.49Vegan Chocolate Tart is another chocolate pairing to consider, drawing on the pint's dark chocolate notes and roasted bitterness.
Tips for ordering the Pint of Guinness
Check the price at your chosen pub before ordering, as the listed £3.49 is typical rather than a fixed price across locations.
If ordering Guinness with a main, check the eligible drinks first rather than assuming it is included in the meal option.
Choose it for roasted bitterness and a soft texture; the dark chocolate notes describe its flavour, not a sweet chocolate drink.
Review the pub's current allergen information if you avoid gluten, even though Guinness is tagged vegan and vegetarian in our data.
Order at the bar or through the Wetherspoon app at your table, checking the local listing for the pint you want.
Pint of Guinness compared with similar dishes
Compare drinks menu
| Item | Price | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pint of Ruddles Best | £1.79 | n/a |
| Pint of Doom Bar | £2.29 | n/a |
| Pint of Thatchers Gold | £2.99 | n/a |
| Pint of Guinness | £3.49 | 210 |
| Pint of Stella Artois | £3.89 | n/a |
Pint of Guinness questions
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Data source: Prices are collected from publicly available Wetherspoon menu boards. Data last verified 1 October 2026.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability are typical and variable by pub. We are an independent guide and not affiliated with J D Wetherspoon plc.
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