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16 Jun, 2025
Looking for up-to-date UK pub statistics in a clear, visual format?
Our brand new infographic on bar and pub statistics in the UK and Ireland reveals the state of the industry in 2025, highlighting key trends, consumer habits, and operational challenges facing operators.
These bar and pub statistics offer valuable insight into how venues are performing, what customers want, and where the biggest opportunities lie.
All data is taken from DesignMyNight's report Pubs and Bars in the UK and Ireland: A Look at What's Happening in 2025, which dives deeper into actionable strategies to react to the notable trends arising.
Why should pub and bar operators care?
Understanding current bar and pub statistics is more than numbers — it’s about staying ahead of shifting consumer behaviour, rising costs, and evolving expectations.
This ultimately allows you to make smarter decisions about pricing, marketing, events, and venue hire, driving business growth and success.
Download the infographic to get a snapshot of the pub and bar industry at a glance.
Sneak Peek
Bar and Pub Trends
- In the last 12 months, 73% of consumers visited a pub/bar more than once a month.
- Across the next 12 months, 27% intend to visit pubs and bars more often than they did previously.
- The main reasons why customers visit venues is for socialising (86%), meals (73%), celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries (64%), and seasonal events, like Christmas and Mother's Day (48%).
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There’s a clear disconnect between what customers want and what venues offer - especially in live entertainment (83% of customers want this, while only 60% of venues offer this) and competitive socialising (60% of customers want this, while only 44% of venues offer this).
Dive deeper into the stats and trends shaping hospitality across London:
Download our exclusive infographic for a complete breakdown.
What this means for pub and bar operators
The key takeaways from DesignMyNight's report Pubs and Bars in the UK and Ireland: A Look at What's Happening in 2025 are:
✅ Despite financial pressures, optimism remains strong.✅ There’s a clear demand for better tech, food, and experiences.
✅ Operators who adapt fastest to these preferences will thrive.
To read our recommendations and explore the overall data that inform them, download the complete Pub and Bar Industry report now.
