Landlords could pull an extra 7 million pints as the sunny weather rolls in  

Pubs could land a multi-million pound windfall as Britain heads to a heatwave, according to the British Beer and Pub Association. 

Landlords and pub staff around the country could pull an extra 7 million pints as pub-goers head to beer gardens and pocket a potential 19% uplift in sales. 

The projected boost was based on comparing sales from a week in September 2023, which experienced similarly sunny weather.  

Over this period pubs sold 7.1m more pints than they did in an average week for the rest of that month. At today’s prices that would generate additional turnover of £34.2m. 

As pubs across the UK work their way towards the bank holiday, August may be the month the sector has been waiting for.  

Andrew Tighe, Director of Strategy and Policy of the British Beer and Pub Association said:  

“Nothing says summer more than a pint in your local beer garden and many Brits will be raising a glass to some much-needed warm weather.  

“After months of wet weather, this projected windfall could bring a ray of sunshine for pubs everywhere and help raise profits for a sector that plays a unique and important role in our culture and communities up and down the UK.  

“Pubs are an essential part of the British bank holiday, and the BBPA urges everyone to make the most of the sunny weather by visiting their local pub.”