Going out - crossover age

[Glennis]

SKy TV is the way forward, but I have begun to realise recently, that there is not that much on.

[ubermaus]

Hmmm, I go out approx once a fortnight, we have about 5 or pints. The cost varies, but my tastes are more expensive these days, call it £3.50 a pint on average (and 5 for simple maths). That's £17.50 a fortnight.

That's £450 a year.

To spend £4000 a year, even if I went out every week, that's £76 a week... I could do that I suppose, if I just drank G&T at £8 a glass, but then I'd be wrecked in about 2 hrs and unable to stand. Perhaps if I bought champagne by the £50 bottle...

I think I'd struggle to be honest, unless going out to the pub actually meant having a £30 meal first.

 

I was working in a culture of going out after work. Not late but spending money.

Then like I said, I'd pay for other people and family members because they were skint....

 

This is not to mention eating out. 20 quid a bottle of wine...it adds up.

[Cyclone]

I payed for most things, and with friends too as I earn more.

its not that much when you are paying out for wine etc for 2.

 

It's still a fair bit. I could pay for 9 mates and me, once a fortnight all having 5 pints of £3.50 beer and spend about the same budget you said.

 

Assuming that it's not champagne (which is very over priced if you're in a bar), a good bottle of wine can be had for £20 (or Prosecco, which would be my choice if not drinking beer), a bottle each for a couple is still only £40 for the evening... Two bottles each, every week of the year, yeah, that would achieve the £4000, but that's a lot really isn't it?

 

Edit - and if it's the cost that was part of the reason you stopped going, the cost could have been reduced by not paying for your mates anymore. Wouldn't they rather go out sometimes and pay for themselves, than never any more?

 

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I was working in a culture of going out after work. Not late but spending money.

Then like I said, I'd pay for other people and family members because they were skint....

 

This is not to mention eating out. 20 quid a bottle of wine...it adds up.

 

Eating certainly adds to the bill quickly, and week night drinking will quickly add up as well.

 

But it seems that you said the cost was a reason to stop, when in reality it looks more like a reason to just reduce the number of times you go out...

 

I'm not trying to be picky, so sorry if it's coming across that way. It was just that the number was really quite large and you've flipped from that culture, to not really at all (according to what you said)... Maybe moderation is/was the key?

[ubermaus]

Over a decade ago, I recall relatives of my Mrs who were constantly complaining then that they were always broke and never had two coins to rub together for nice holidays or semi-decent cars...but then, they had this really bad case of selective hearing whenever I reminded them (politely) that they were merrily going through £150-£250 every weekend when going out

 

Easily done. Bit silly really, all that dosh ****** up a wall!

[Cyclone]

I am not as bothered anymore and I am 36 (If I remember well ) I think the age of punters in most decent clubs is certainly a factor. I remember being in the Plug when Pulp played in the Arena (was it last year) and thinking I could be most kids' father. On a Pulp special night?

 

It seems to be that in the UK it is either pub or club and age plays a factor in who goes where. I am always wondering where the great Jazz and Blues clubs are in Sheffield, they would break that up a bit I think.

 

Also tried some of the swanky cocktail bars and although some of them are OK I always feel they overcharge by a factor 2 simply because they attract a certain clientele.

 

If you go in some of the (mostly new) micro brewery/posh beer places then you'll probably bring the average age down.

Like the Sheffield Tap, and the Brewhouse (next to the corner house) for example.

[ubermaus]

It's still a fair bit. I could pay for 9 mates and me, once a fortnight all having 5 pints of £3.50 beer and spend about the same budget you said.

 

Assuming that it's not champagne (which is very over priced if you're in a bar), a good bottle of wine can be had for £20 (or Prosecco, which would be my choice if not drinking beer), a bottle each for a couple is still only £40 for the evening... Two bottles each, every week of the year, yeah, that would achieve the £4000, but that's a lot really isn't it?

 

Edit - and if it's the cost that was part of the reason you stopped going, the cost could have been reduced by not paying for your mates anymore. Wouldn't they rather go out sometimes and pay for themselves, than never any more?

 

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Eating certainly adds to the bill quickly, and week night drinking will quickly add up as well.

 

But it seems that you said the cost was a reason to stop, when in reality it looks more like a reason to just reduce the number of times you go out...

 

I'm not trying to be picky, so sorry if it's coming across that way. It was just that the number was really quite large and you've flipped from that culture, to not really at all (according to what you said)... Maybe moderation is/was the key?

 

 

I wouldn't disagree. It is too much. because that money can be spent on better things.

 

However taking into account footing the bill, holidays, restaurants and probably going out too much you can see it is achievable.

 

Also when you put into perspective some banker in London would spend £4k on 1 bottle of vintage wine in a fancy restaurant then its just that. Perspective!

[L00b]

I wouldn't disagree. It is too much. because that money can be spent on better things.

That's just hindsight speaking, though. If it wasn't too much then, it's not too much after the fact, only a manifestation of buyer's regret.

 

IIRC, I've left about half of your annual budget behind the till at Fischers in Baslow for a single night. It was for celebrating my 40th, and too much as it may have been by many people's standards, considering what it was for, who it was for, and how it was lived and enjoyed by all, it wasn't too much then, and it isn't ever likely to be, no matter how much hindsight. I've bought cars for less, before and since

Edited December 1, 2014 by L00b

[geared]

I stopped clubbing at around the age of 30.

It might have been a coincidence that opening times were relaxed and pubs started opening later at the same point...

 

I suppose over time I might go out to pubs less as well, but I suspect it will simply be down to doing other things with that time, and the availability of friends to go out with (and that's partly down to marriage, kids, work stress, etc...)

 

 

That was about the same time as Gatecrasher burnt down as well, really reducing your options for proper clubbing.

[dafodil]

Hi everybody,

What do you think the age is when you really cant be bothered going out anymore, as in bars, clubs etc.? is this point middle aged?

 

I think I've reached that point, as it all seems too much hassle and I'd rather be wrapped up with a cup of cocoa and bed. All a bit sensible, safe and boring.

 

I reckon I might live for another 50 years tho!

What do you do after this point? is it just boredom form here on in? I guess thats why people get married, have kids etc. cos they cant think of anything better to do!

The demise of Working peoples clubs[mens;)] along with the price of a pint has a lot to do with it .

Add to that the go out side and freeze to death if you want a fag rule and there you have it.

[ubermaus]

That's just hindsight speaking, though. If it wasn't too much then, it's not too much after the fact, only a manifestation of buyer's regret.

 

IIRC, I've left about half of your annual budget behind the till at Fischers in Baslow for a single night. It was for celebrating my 40th, and too much as it may have been by many people's standards, considering what it was for, who it was for, and how it was lived and enjoyed by all, it wasn't too much then, and it isn't ever likely to be, no matter how much hindsight. I've bought cars for less, before and since

 

Aslong as you enjoyed it and have happy memories thats the main thing.