CUSTOMERS across Flintshire and Wrexham were happy to pick up the bill last week, figures suggest, as spending in restaurants rose when diners were allowed indoors. But trade body UKHospitality said the end of all social restrictions this summer is critical to get the restaurant industry off life support , as revenue is still well below pre-pandemic levels. Banking firm Revolut analysed the data of its 10,000 customers in Flintshire in the seven days to May 23, as they sat down inside restaurants and cafes for the first time this year. Diners spent 36% more over this period than they did the previous week when only outdoor dining was permitted, with one bill coming to a hefty £302.76.
Restaurant spending revealed as Tendring residents eat out Tendring customers were happy to pick up the bill last week, figures suggest, as spending in restaurants rose when diners were allowed indoors. But trade body UKHospitality said the end of all social restrictions this summer is critical to get the restaurant industry off life support , as revenue is still well below pre-pandemic levels. Banking firm Revolut analysed the data of its 4,000 customers in Tendring in the seven days to May 23, as they sat down inside restaurants and cafes for the first time this year. Diners spent 54% more over this period than they did the previous week when only outdoor dining was permitted, with one bill coming to a hefty £332.49.