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?
08.06.2025 12:31
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?
You have to understand what the attraction of the English pub was in the first place.
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Comfortable seating in a warm, cozy environment, or a nice pub garden
In the mid to late 20th century they added food, without the inconvenience of cooking it or washing up.
You can get a wider range of quality drinks at lower prices from a supermarket
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You can get takeaway or even cook yourself a wider range of food of good quality
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.
Back in the day (early 20th century and before) the English pub offered things you couldn’t get in a working-class home:
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A range of alcoholic drinks
Your home has more comfortable seating and a garden
Entertainment (pre TV and radio)
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But now: