How many calories are in a pint of Guinness?

A pint of Guinness Draught has about 210 kcal.

Does Guinness have fewer calories than lager?

Often, yes. It is similar to a 4% lager and lower than most 5% lagers, which are 225 to 250 kcal a pint.

Calories in a pint of Guinness

A pint of Guinness Draught (4.2%) has about 210 kcal, according to most published figures. Some sources quote lower, around 170 kcal.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Guinness calories by portion

Portion	Calories	UK units
Half pint (284 ml)	105 kcal	1.2
440 ml can	160–165 kcal	1.8
Pint (568 ml)	210 kcal	2.4

Is Guinness fattening?

Guinness has a reputation as a heavy, filling drink, but its calories are similar to a standard 4% lager (about 180 to 200 kcal a pint) and lower than a 5% premium lager (225 to 250). The dark colour comes from roasted barley, not extra sugar or fat.

Where the calories come from

Most of the calories in Guinness come from alcohol, which has 7 kcal per gram. A pint of 4.2% beer contains about 19 g of alcohol, roughly 130 kcal, with the rest from carbohydrate.

Fitting it into a calorie deficit

Two pints is around 420 kcal, about the same as a meal. Plan for it in your weekly total, and watch out for the snacks and late-night food that often come with a night out.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a pint of Guinness?: A pint of Guinness Draught has about 210 kcal.
Does Guinness have fewer calories than lager?: Often, yes. It is similar to a 4% lager and lower than most 5% lagers, which are 225 to 250 kcal a pint.