Christmas takings in pubs, bars and restaurants falls by almost 80%

Pubs, bars and restaurants across the UK have suffered a slump in takings between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day compared with the same period last year amid a series of venue closures over the festive period. Overall takings plummeted by almost 80 per cent across the venues while the total sales during the three-day period … Read more

Christmas takings in pubs, bars and restaurants falls by almost 80%

Christmas takings in pubs, bars and restaurants falls by almost 80% compared with same period last year after venues were forced to close in pandemic Pubs, bars and restaurant saw a slump between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Total sales fell by 79.4 per during period cent and sale of food fell by 64 per … Read more

York drinkers make the most of Tier 2 rules as they head to bars and pubs

Revellers made the most of Tier 2 restrictions by partying in York last night despite plummeting temperatures and flooding. Drinkers flocked to pubs, bars and restaurants as they continued their festive celebrations in the historic Roman city. Women smiled for photographs and one showed off her flexibility by raising her right leg above her head … Read more

Revellers in towns and cities that can still enjoy a drink under Tier 2 rules hit the pubs and bars

Revellers in Tier 2 towns and cities were celebrating their freedom last night while millions of others were plunged into tougher lockdown restrictions.  The PM was accused of ‘inconsistency and confusion’ after the extraordinary last-minute U-turn to put a third of England, including London and swathes of the home counties, into a brutal new ‘Tier … Read more

Revellers in towns and cities that can still enjoy a drink under Tier 2 rules hit the pubs and bars

Revellers in Tier 2 towns and cities were celebrating their freedom last night while millions of others were plunged into tougher lockdown restrictions.  The PM was accused of ‘inconsistency and confusion’ after the extraordinary last-minute U-turn to put a third of England, including London and swathes of the home counties, into a brutal new ‘Tier … Read more

Italy orders Christmas lockdown with restaurants and bars forced to shut and travel restricted

Italy has ordered a Christmas lockdown with restaurants and bars forced to shut and travel restricted in a bid to battle a rise in coronavirus cases. Coronavirus victims’ bodies have been stashed in churches and car parks in areas of the country, as it struggles to cope with the soaring numbers.  Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe … Read more

Clean up begins after Londoners hit pubs and bars before Tier 3

The clean-up began today after revellers partied into the night in Soho ahead of London going into Tier Three at midnight with pubs and restaurants forced to close and many forced to throw away unused food. Bin bags were piled up on street corners while recycling containers were full of glass bottles following a last … Read more

Clean up begins after Londoners hit pubs and bars before Tier 3

The clean-up began today after revellers partied into the night in Soho ahead of London going into Tier Three at midnight with pubs and restaurants forced to close and many forced to throw away unused food. Bin bags were piled up on street corners while recycling containers were full of glass bottles following a last … Read more

New Yorkers rush to restaurants and bars before Cuomo’s ban on indoor dining kicks in Monday

New Yorkers are rushing to the city’s restaurants and bars to enjoy a last supper with friends before Governor Andrew Cuomo’s indoor dining ban kicks in on Monday.  Diners were pictured descending on their favorite foodie hotspots across New York City Saturday night to bag a table inside for what is likely to be the … Read more

New Yorkers rush to restaurants and bars before Cuomo’s ban on indoor dining kicks in Monday

New Yorkers are rushing to the city’s restaurants and bars to enjoy a last supper with friends before Governor Andrew Cuomo’s indoor dining ban kicks in on Monday.  Diners were pictured descending on their favorite foodie hotspots across New York City Saturday night to bag a table inside for what is likely to be the … Read more