Pub occasions decline as QSR and retail gain ground in Q4
Pubs and bars lost share of eating and drinking out occasions in Q4 2025, as consumers became more selective with spend and traded into value-led formats.
Archives for February 11, 2026
Valentine’s Day 2026: how pubs are broadening the offer beyond couples and set menus
Valentine’s Day trading in pubs in 2026 continues to evolve, with operators increasingly moving away from a single night, couples only dining model.
OPINION
OPINION: Pubs must lobby better to target brewers
Looking through my price lists from a major brewer this week, I did some quick maths on a well-known 4.6% ABV lager.