The events of the past year have had a devastating impact on the hospitality sector in the UK. At the forefront of lockdown’s sacrifices for many is the closure of an institution that is a cornerstone of british culture – the pub.
An estimated 2500 pubs closed during 2020, accelerating an already existing trend prior to COVID-19. While the likes of celebrity pub owner Tom Kerridge and beer writer Pete Brown lead efforts to raise awareness about the plight of Britain’s pubs, many people find themselves longing for the unique atmosphere of their favourite “local”.
What people miss most about pubs right now has little to do with buying and drinking alcohol – after all, those habits have continued largely unhindered in the form of home drinking. Instead, it’s the opportunity to be around and interact with other people.
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A big cheers! Dornoch hotel honoured for efforts during the pandemic By Caroline McMorran Published: 20:00, 07 February 2021
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A Sutherland hotel has gained national recognition for the positive role it has played in supporting its community and boosting the mental health and wellbeing of local people during the pandemic.
The Eagle Hotel, run by Eric and Suzanne De Venny, has been cited by the Brewing Good Cheer campaign as a âshining exampleâ of a hostelry that really makes a difference and puts the community first.
CHEERS! A West Bergholt pub has been hailed for putting its community first and helping combat loneliness during the pandemic. The White Hart is highlighted by the commissioner of a new report revealing the new and positive role pubs play in boosting people’s wellbeing. The Open Arms report was produced by Loughborough University for The Campaign to End Loneliness, in collaboration with Heineken. The latter runs a Brewing Good Cheer campaign, which champions the unique role pubs play in society, and has praised The White Hart. The Nayland Road pub has been cited as a shining example in terms of making a difference and putting its community first, especially during the pandemic when loneliness is at an all-time high.
The King s Arms in Bexleyheath, featured in Heineken s Open Arms report on pubs in the UK and in lockdown. A local Bexley pub has been hailed for its brilliant community impact and cited as a shining example of a pub playing a positive role in its area. Pete Marshall of The King’s Arms has been praised for going above and beyond over the last Covid-hit year, from Sunday roasts for hospital staff, Mother’s Day food for isolating mothers to fundraising virtual quizzes. A new national report has stressed the importance of pubs such as this Bexley local have in society, also giving a stark reminder of the impact of the closure of pubs is having.