Britain's first £1 pub has opened its doors to punters chasing a cheap drink. But customers may be in for surprise when they get to the bar - because a pint of beer will actually set them back £1.50 From 8am, bar staff at The Pound Pub in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, will serve half pints for £1 and a full pint for an extra 50p. Bargain bar: The Pound Pub has opened its doors in Stockton, Middlesbrough, selling half pints for £1 and a full pint for £1.50 Menu: Bar staff will be serving a variety of soft and alcoholic drinks for the low prices, including Fosters, Theakstons, Strongbow and John Smiths
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The Pound Pub in Stockton, Middlesbrough, opened its doors yesterday
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Punters can get a half pint for £1 and a pint for £1.50 from 8am onwards
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Residents say the venue will 'attract the wrong sort of crowd' to the town
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Makers of Channel 4's Benefits Street are currently scouting the area
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The average price of beer in the UK is £3.03, a five per cent rise from 2012
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