The British pub is a long-standing institution, but in recent years it has come under threat. This trend started before the COVID-19 pandemic and was certainly exacerbated by it, as rising prices and the cost-of-living kept customers away. More recently, high taxes have further threatened its survival. If you value having a local pub, you may wonder what you can do to help.
Support it
Whether you just want a quick drink after work, an evening with friends, or a family meal, make the effort to use your local. You should also look out for special events such as quiz nights, karaoke, or sports events on the big screen. If your pub does not have these events, consider whether you could help organise one. These events can easily be promoted on social media, posters, and beer mats. To find out more about personalised beer mats, contact a printer like wedoprinting.ie/product/custom-printed-beermats/ for more information.
Motivate the community
Highlight the threat to your local pub in your local community and encourage others to support it. By gathering information from them, you can feed back to the pub what the community wants from a pub, allowing them to make changes to draw in customers. Highlight the threats to the pub in local and social media and seek help from organisations like the Campaign for Real Ale to widen your reach.
Contact your MP
If your local pub is under threat, call or write to your MP or visit one of their surgeries. You may be able to enlist their support for your campaign.