Noise Levels

Loud noise forces 80% of customers to leave a pub

10-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

A new study shows eight out of 10 people have cut their visit to a pub, restaurant, or café short because of noise, with 75% of people saying they would eat out more often if venues were quieter, according to the charity Action on Hearing Loss.

'Noise in pubs reaches level of power drill'

13-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore

Noise levels inside some London pubs are so high it is like standing next to a power drill, according to a new report. The "dangerous" levels - up to...

Back to Basics: Noise at work

25-Jan-2008

It's time to start making a noise about it - but make sure you keep it below an average of 85 decibels. Anything above that exceeds the limit that...

The sounds of silence?

15-Nov-2002

Noise issues continue to stir up trouble among publicansby Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Sound of reality sadly missing for pubs

31-Oct-2002

In less than five years, pubs will be paying to have consultants assess noise levels in their pubs. They will have to submit risk-assessment studies...

Hosts risk legal action over noise

17-Oct-2002

by Tony Halstead Licensees and bar operators could face compensation claims from staff if they can show excessive noise levels in pubs and clubs have...

Health and Safety Executive has its say on noise limits in pubs

11-Oct-2002

The issue of whether pubs should be responsible for protecting workers against noise has reared its head again.Research published by the Health and...

Licensees warned of effects of loud music on customer and staff hearing

17-Dec-2001

Licensees at pubs and clubs are being urged to consider the hearing of their staff and customers when playing loud music.According to a leading...