I also had 3 beers, only 4tl each, total bill of 26tl, even better vfm than I expected!
I don't get the "desperate" vibe at all. The owners are lovely folk & I believe them to be very genuine with their winter offer which is simply to attract people into the establishment rather than stay open & empty.
They have a dart/pool team playing on Monday nights & the 3c's shop underneath so can't just close up for the winter & the old saying of "owts better than nowt" fits very well.
PS: As I've said before on here, 1 of the best places for decent coffee on the front too.