The great British pub has been an institution for centuries, serving as Inns and rest overs for weary travelers, places of commerce for those selling and buying and of course somewhere to enjoy a drink among similar types. We have seen many changes over the ages, including licensing and standard measures, and becoming successful businesses. The introduction of family friendly public houses, the lifting of opening restrictions and the banning of smoking have all added to the overall experience.
So why the demise of such meeting places?, and at such a rate? Some would immediately blame successive governments for tax increases and the smoking in public place ban, or is it simply that they are not needed as much in our modern societies?
When one does close and becomes the shell for a retail outlet or other opportunity, where do the loyal patrons go? With so many closing, the pubs lucky enough to survive should be filled to the rafters, but in reality they are not. Our street footprints are changing, whether for the better remains to be seen, and the fact it is happening nation wide can not be ignored.
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