Many pubs say they are completely out of the beloved drink, as others warn their stocks will soon run dry.It comes after reports pubs had been “panic buying” the black stuff in a bid to ensure they didn’t run out this Christmas.One London pub owner said his establishment ran out of the pint on Saturday, as he desperately awaits a new delivery.
Its landlord said: “I normally make sure I have seven barrels per week and I would up that in the run-up to Christmas. But I was restricted to only four .“So on Wednesday, when I got my order, we only had half a barrel left in the cellar at the busiest time of the year. And we’d run out by 10pm on Friday night.”Customers have been understanding though, she added, with drinkers recognising that Britain is facing a shortage of the black stuff.