Yes, we all know a pub is for life, not just for Christmas. However, the magic of going down your local boozer throughout the festive period - especially Christmas Eve - is undeniable.
Christmas trading was above expectations for pubs last year with many, reporting sales had increased significantly compared to the same period in 2015.
Greene King has reported like-for-like sales up 2.2% in its retail estate with the Spirit managed pubs seeing like-for-like growth of 1.1%, for the 40 weeks to 7 February.
A Northumberland licensee and veteran who served with Prince Harry in Afghanistan will give out free Christmas dinners to current and ex-service men and women who might otherwise spend Christmas Day alone.
Christmas, New Year and the run-up to the holiday break is the busiest time of year for most UK pubs. But it is no good just waiting for the punters to pour through the doors. Now’s the time to plan ahead and make sure your drinks offer is what customers...
Turnover for TCG, the managed operator, grew 7% over the Christmas and New Year period, the company has said.Food sales grew 10% across the business, according to chief operating officer Nigel Wright.
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, has reported strong trading over the festive period across its trading divisions, with the managed pub arm again leading the growth with like-for-like sales up 8.2% in the seven weeks to 15 January.
Pub operators saw positive trade over the festive period, hailing the two long weekends and Christmas falling on a Sunday as an excuse for more people to go out.
The economic headlines may be gloomy, but if there is one time of year people will spend it is Christmas. The difference is that they choose their venues more wisely and rely heavily on venues’ online presence to decide, claims The Mystery Dining Company.
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