We’re big fans of an ice-cold Guinness, and with autumn and winter coming in thick and fast, that’s how we want the black stuff. There’s also the matter of a little Netflix show called House of Guinness coming out, much of which was filmed in Manchester, so whilst our minds are on it, new data from catering suppliers Alliance Online Ireland has determined where the biggest Guinness hotspots in the UK are, and by that we mean which UK cities love Guinness the most.
Using a weighted scoring system that accounts for both affordability and search popularity, the study ranks each city’s enthusiasm for Guinness. The total number of searches and the average price of a pint were scaled relative to the city’s population to create a comprehensive ranking.
Manchester is the UK city that loves Guinness the most
Manchester has been crowned the UK’s most Guinness-loving city, topping the rankings with an impressive score of 92.58/100. The city strikes the perfect balance between cost and demand, with pints averaging £4.57 and a strong search rate of 4,413 Guinness-related queries per 100,000 people. This blend of affordability and clear enthusiasm cements Manchester’s place as the ultimate hotspot for fans of the Irish stout.
Manchester’s oldest Irish pub is aptly also home to the ‘best Guinness outside of Ireland‘, so whether you drop by Mulligans, or one of Manchester’s many other Irish pubs, you’re likely to be able to sample some pretty good Guinness.
UK cities that love Guinness
Newcastle upon Tyne takes second place with a Guinness-Loving Score of 91.55/100. Residents searched for Guinness-related keywords more than 4,556 times per 100,000 people, the most of any city in the ranking. Coupled with an average price of £4.70, Newcastle effectively combines popularity with reasonable value, securing its spot in the ranking.
In third place is Plymouth, earning a Guinness-Loving Score of 69.12/100. The city shows some of the strongest interest levels in the country, with an impressive 2,955 Guinness-related searches per 100,000 people. At an average price of £4.65 per pint, Plymouth offers both great enthusiasm and solid value, making it a must-visit destination for anyone keen on enjoying a pint of Guinness during peak demand.
UK Guinness-lovers outside England
Scotland
In Scotland, both Glasgow and Edinburgh show a strong passion for Guinness, but with different approaches. Glasgow’s high score of 58.41 is supported by a more affordable average pint price of £4.93, driving high online interest. Edinburgh, despite higher prices at £5.66 per pint, demonstrates even greater online enthusiasm, proving that passion for Guinness isn’t purely about cost.
Wales
Cardiff has a Guinness-Loving Score of 56.64. The city’s combination of affordable pints at £4.61 and consistent online interest shows that Guinness has a dedicated following, securing its spot in the top ten.
Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, Belfast has a Guinness-Loving Score of 44.65. Despite having the second-highest average pint price of £5.78, Belfast residents show a strong online interest, with over 3,147 searches per 100,000 people. This suggests that the culture of enjoying a good pint can be more important than the price – and of course, the black stuff doesn’t have to travel very far from Dublin, so is probably pretty fresh by the time it reaches Belfast.
The top 10 UK cities that love Guinness the most (w/ Guinness-loving score):
- Manchester – 92.58
- Newcastle upon Tyne – 91.55
- Plymouth – 69.12
- Bristol – 68.03
- Kingston upon Hull – 67.28
- Coventry – 63.51
- Derby – 62.45
- Birmingham – 58.76
- Glasgow – 58.41
- Cardiff – 56.64
