Logo

Why are fewer English people going to their local pubs for a drink? Are they aware that many pubs are shutting down due to lack of customers?

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:46

Why are fewer English people going to their local pubs for a drink? Are they aware that many pubs are shutting down due to lack of customers?

The pubs with the best chance of survival long-term recognize that they can’t just get away with the same 3 beers, ropey wine and pub-grub. Why pay more for something worse than you can get at home for less?

Your home has more comfortable seating and a garden

Entertainment (pre TV and radio)

Final Fantasy 16 runs at 720p on Xbox Series X in performance mode - Video Games Chronicle

You have 1001 sources of entertainment on TV and the Internet

You have to understand what the attraction of the English pub was in the first place.

But now:

Why can’t conservatives accept the fact that they are stupid?

You can get a wider range of quality drinks at lower prices from a supermarket

You can get takeaway or even cook yourself a wider range of food of good quality

A range of alcoholic drinks

Unrecognizable Kayla Harrison speaks on making 135lbs for first time in career at UFC 316 - Bloody Elbow

Comfortable seating in a warm, cozy environment, or a nice pub garden

Back in the day (early 20th century and before) the English pub offered things you couldn’t get in a working-class home:

In the mid to late 20th century they added food, without the inconvenience of cooking it or washing up.

Which screenshot of Hollywood can get 1002 upvotes?

They need to offer either food of a quality you can’t get at home (true gastro-pub experience) or alternative entertainments - live music, poker nights, sports viewing etc.