British Pubs: An Endangered Species?

Travel Blog  •  Alicia Imbody  •  07.23.09 | 10:38 AM ET

Photo by Matthew Black via Flickr (Creative Commons)

The warning signs have been evident for some time. Now, it seems that the iconic British Pub may soon be a thing of legend, as the Times of London reports that pub closures in the UK are accelerating, with 52 going out of business every week and at least 2,400 pubs and bars closed in the last year. The British Beer & Pub Association blames a preference for drinking more cheaply at home, and higher taxes on beer.

Tags: Bars and Pubs, Europe, England, News and Briefs

Alicia Imbody is a contributor to the World Hum blog based out of Washington D.C. Her writing and photography focuses on travel, adventure, foreign policy and economics.


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