Irish pubs: The pints and drinks to choose for low calories and the one to really avoid

February is here and for many that means this weekend will be there first time back on the drink after a successful 'Dry January'.

But if you're after shifting a few Christmas pounds and don't feel like putting them on, drinking could be a bit of a worry.

While some trips to the pub are inevitably going to add some calories to your daily intake, your choice of drink can actually make a huge difference.

Some pints are far more costly when it comes to calories than others, while spirits also vary in the amount.

Here's a look at some of the most popular drinks in Ireland and how many calories they have in each;

Calories in pints

Pint of Guinness - 210 calories

Pint of Heineken - 227 calories

Pint of Coors Light - 170 calories

Pint of Rockshore - 125 calories

Pubs will have to pass on their own rising costs to stay afloat (Getty Images)

Pint of Bulmers - 233 calories

Pint of Peroni - 222 calories

Pint of Moretti - 210 calories

Pint of Carlsberg - 256 calories

Pint of Budweiser - 193 calories

Calories in shorts and wine

Gin and tonic - 96 calories

Vodka - 96 calories

Glass of red wine - 114 calories

Glass of white wine - 113 calories

Jagerbomb - 130 calories

Baby Guinness - 135 calories

Tequila - under 70 calories a shot