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DECEMBER 2019
UK Pub Numbers Grow for the First Time in Ten Years
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The number of UK pubs and bars grew in 2019, the first growth in ten years, kindling hopes of a turnaround in fortunes for Britain’s pub trade. New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that there was a net gain of 320 pubs for 2019. England was the main driver with an increase of 345 sites, Northern Ireland gained five pubs and bars, however, Scotland and Wales both posted decreases. Wales ended the year with 25 fewer pubs, Scotland dropped by five and Northern Ireland increased by the same amount. By region, the South East has the most pubs (5,340) but only grew by ten venues in 2019, the North East grew the most (85), followed by the West Midlands (80). London lost ten pubs overall but saw a net increase in ten of 33 boroughs. The positive figures mark the first time the UK has
“The reduction of pubs over the last decade has been heart-breaking, following devastating changes to business taxes and alcohol duties, but I hope these figures signpost a reversal of fortunes,” said Patrick Clover, chief executive of Leith-based hospitality industry software firm Stampede, which analysed the ONS figures.
“Pubs have a hugely important place in our society both socially as well as economically, being one of the UK’s biggest employers.”
Stampede said the change may be down to pubs realising they can no longer rely on the “same old regulars”, instead improving their food menus, offering accommodation and events such as live music. Stampede have also calculated that the increase in pubs and bars over the last year could have created up to 9,000 new jobs and generated additional revenue of
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as much as £740m. “The pub trade has had very little to celebrate in the last decade, but I’m sure they’ll raise a glass to these new numbers,” added Patrick.
In November the ONS said that while there are now 22 per cent fewer pubs since the beginning of the 2008 financial crisis the number of people employed in the trade has increased 6 per cent over the same period. The industry’s turnover has fallen 11 per cent in real terms between 2008 and 2016, however the real revenue per pub increased 13 per cent, with the surviving pubs having “soaked up the custom” from those that have closed, the ONS said. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3...)
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enjoyed a net gain in drinking establishments following a decade of decline. Between 2010 and 2018 a staggering 5,855 pubs closed their doors, an average of 732 per year.
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