Pubs have always been at the heart of British social life, but can they survive the pressures reshaping hospitality today?

In this episode, Flora Zwolinski, Insight Lead at Lumina Intelligence, is joined by Ed Bedington, Editor of The Morning Advertiser, to explore the challenges and opportunities defining the pub and bar landscape in 2025.

From rising costs, taxation, and closures to changing drinking habits, Gen Z consumers, and experience-led venues, they uncover what’s really happening behind the bar, and where the industry is headed next.

Tune in for data-driven insight and industry perspective on:

The financial and operational pressures facing pubs

Shifting drinking habits and the rise of functional, low/no, and premium drinks

How sport, snacks, and innovative menus are driving new footfall

Why authenticity and experience will define the next decade of British pubs