Why pubs are closing: meet the new Gen Z social scene
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- Pubs in the UK are closing at an average of nearly two per day, with over a quarter having closed since 2000 due to rising costs and cultural shifts.
- Gen Z is increasingly avoiding heavy drinking, favoring sober social activities like running, padel, and coffee raves for community and wellness.
- Young Britons view alcohol as a problem and obstacle to productivity, unlike older generations who saw it as a solution to stress.