Tag: consumer spending

September 10, 2025

UK pubs see Bank Holiday bump as drinkers stay longer and trade up

Sales in UK pubs rose 3.4% over the August Bank Holiday versus a typical summer weekend, even as overall visits fell. People are going out less often but staying longer and choosing premium drinks. Dwell times jumped 12.5% year-on-year, Oxford Market Watch found. The lift comes as operators battle high costs, a £5.17 average pint, and venue closures across parts of the sector.

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