Belfast ranks in the mid-to-higher range for UK nightlife costs, driven by drink prices and overall hospitality spending

A night out in the UK isn’t what it used to be. What once felt like a casual evening of drinks, dinner and a taxi home can now quietly spiral into a triple-digit expense, depending on where you are. From soaring pint prices to eye-watering taxi fares, the cost of socialising varies dramatically across the country, and in some cities, it’s the hidden costs that push the bill over the edge.