After-work drinks in decline outside London, peers told
Summary
After-work drinking has decreased in city centers outside London due to more people working from home. In central London, Thursday has become the most popular night for after-work socializing, replacing Friday.Key Facts
- Pubs in central London see more visitors on Thursdays than Fridays now.
- In London, after-work drinking has shifted from Friday to Thursday.
- Other large UK cities, like Glasgow and Liverpool, haven't seen this shift.
- In these cities, people are more likely to go out on weekends.
- The Centre for Cities compared spending patterns from 2019 and 2024.
- More people work from home on Fridays, leaving mid-week attendance similar to pre-pandemic levels.
- City centers haven't seen a rise in spending elsewhere, like local High Streets.
- Suburban supermarkets have gained more spending since remote working increased.
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