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News, Insights & Research

We have a range of data and statistics about our industry, on anything from pubs numbers to historic beer price data  

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Data & Insights

The cost of pints is rising and footfall is dropping. In an already challenging environment, taxation is throttling our pubs and breweries.

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How many pubs are there in the UK?

Pub numbers have been slowly declining across the UK for decades and recent economic shocks have put our pubs under more pressure than ever before. 

2025 Pub Numbers by region

Discover how pub numbers vary across the UK, providing a regional snapshot of the size and geographic distribution of the sector

The average price of a pint in the UK

Rising inflation and cost pressures throughout our pubs’ and brewers’ supply chains have an effect on the price you pay at the bar. This graph shows how these issues have impacted the cost of a pint in the UK.

Beer and pub sector gross value added (£ million)

Explore the gross value added (GVA) generated by the beer and pub sector across the UK, highlighting its economic contribution by region.

Direct beer and pub sector employment across UK regions

From cities to rural communities, pubs and breweries provide direct employment across every region of the UK, supporting local jobs and growth.

Malting barley cost index

Track changes in malting barley costs, showing how a key brewing ingredient has been affected by shifting market conditions and pressures.

Total wage benefits of beer and pub sector (£ million)

The beer and pub sector delivers substantial wage benefits, demonstrating its contribution to workers, households and local economies.

British hop production

A view of British hop production trends, showing the evolution of a key ingredient in the brewing process.

Research & Reports

Explore our research, guidance and specialist insights.

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Pubs as Social Infrastructure: The Wellbeing Value to the UK

This briefing summarises key findings from Pubs as Social Infrastructure, commissioned by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) from WPI Strategy.

An Open Welcome: Accessibility in Pubs Guide

Our guide emphasises that accessibility is achievable for every pub regardless of size, budget or building age, as meaningful progress often comes from small, practical adjustments and a willingness to listen to disabled customers and staff. The guide outlines many practical steps pubs can adopt to strengthen their accessibility.

Inn-valuable 2: Unlocking the Socio-Economic Potential of our Nation’s Pubs

This report is an examination of the value of pubs in the UK and analysis of the policy challenges to protecting and enhancing this value. The policy recommendations provided in this report are aimed at charting a course to a more sustainable pub trade.

Brewing Communities: How we can create new towns that foster successful pubs, high-streets and flourishing neighbourhoods

This report serves as a call to action for policymakers, developers, and communities alike to prioritise the creation of vibrant, connected spaces where people can come together.

Policy and Member Resources

Operational Guidance

From producing guidance and practical tips to celebrating the successes of our members, we are supporting members in their role providing safe, inclusive spaces for customers and team members.

Pub Partnerships
Pub Operations
Supply Chain

Employment and People

We provide advice on how to develop brilliant teams, and campaign for policies that allow them to recruit, train and retain great staff whilst helping their business thrive.

Employment and Skills
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety

Tax and Trade

We campaign to reduce the unfair tax burden on our sector and provide guidance and information to support our members comply with taxation law.

Taxation
Export and Trade

Environment and Sustainability

Britain’s brewing and pub industry is innovative, ambitious and a sector fit for the future, progressing sustainability is a key pillar of our work alongside our members.

Sustainability

Health, Community & Wellbeing

From high streets to neighbourhoods, pubs act as social anchors, bringing people together, supporting community life and shaping the character of places across the country.

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Social Value

Member Content

Access a range of additional insight, guidance and briefings on key policy, regulatory and operational issues affecting the pub and brewing sector, bringing together more detailed context, analysis and supporting material from across BBPA activity. 

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Member Resources

Resources & Action

Armed Forces Covenant

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families across the industry.  

By signing the Covenant we pledge to recognise the skills, experiences, and contributions of the Armed Forces community, and help the sector ensure the community faces no disadvantage in accessing employment, services, or opportunities. 

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The Open to All Charter  

The Charter was developed with the BBPA’s members to promote workplaces that attract and retain a diverse workforce.  

By committing to inclusive recruitment, fair treatment and strong support for employees, the Charter strengthens the sector’s ability to develop skilled teams and create sustainable employment opportunities.

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Challenge 21 and Challenge 25

The BBPA’s Challenge 21 scheme has been raising awareness among publicans and their staff of the need to be vigilant in preventing underage sales for over 20 years. The scheme serves as a reminder to customers that it is against the law to purchase alcohol if you are under 18, or to purchase alcohol on behalf of someone who is under 18.

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World Cup Guidance

Our World Cup guidance, produced in partnership with UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the Local Government Association and the National Police Chiefs’ Council aims to encourage police, licensing authorities and the licensed trade to work together to ensure the safe and successful showing of football tournaments in pubs.

Download our World Cup Guidance

Long Live the Local

Our Long Live The Local Campaign exists to save pubs in communities across the UK through reducing the unfair tax burden on our sector.

Add your support, it only takes two minutes but could help your beloved local stay open. 

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Joint Member Survey

Each quarter, the BBPA along with other hospitality trade bodies (the British Institute of Innkeeping, Hospitality Ulster and UKHospitality) survey our members across a range of topics to gauge sentiment and collect data on business operations.

The responses represent approximately a wide range of hospitality sites across the UK. 

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Latest Employment & Skills Consultations  

The government is seeking views through open consultations related to employment and workforce policy as part of its Employment Rights Act.

Find out our latest responses

England Pub Business Rates Calculator

We have developed a practical and easy to use calculator to help publicans estimate what their business rates are likely to be.

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