Nigel Findlay, manager of Staggs Bar in Musselburgh, which was last year named Camra's Scottish
pub of the year, said: "I think there is an element of truth in that.
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer and
Pub Association, said: "The number of
pubs has fallen dramatically across the UK.
Following the revamp, there will be different events and entertainment every day of the week, including talent contests and a
pub quiz.
The number of
pubs and bars has decreased from 200 to 160.
The beer duty freeze and business rates relief for small shops announced in the Government's recent budget could be too little, too late to help improve the fortunes of independent
pubs.
At the same time, the number of people working in
pubs or bars with 25 or more people has climbed from 108,000 to 162,000.
had incr emploThph The areas where
pub numbers have held up - or even increased - include several popular tourist areas, such Highland Scotland, Ceredigion in West Wales, and South Lakeland, as well a as in Cered Wales say that
pub closure"huge loss" to communities wns like kpool as many seaside towns Scarborough, Blackpool and Brighton.
But the turnover of the
pub industry has remained strong, With a as larger chains focus on bigger bars at the expense of smaller
pubs.
So we visited some of the city centre'sfamous and thriving small pubsto find out how our small
pubs are doing.
The winning candidate should know their cask from their craft, be a pro at
pub quizzes and have a taste for the finest pub-grub.
Our vision is to have quality real ale and thriving
pubs in every community.
Last December, Heineken through Heineken UK agreed a back-to-back deal with Vine Acquisitions to acquire Punch Securitisation A, comprising approximately 1,900
pubs across the UK.
