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Easter 2026 Delivers a Bumper Weekend for UK Pubs… Britain's pubs enjoyed a barnstorming Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with new industry data revealing a near-5% surge in pint sales as consumers flocked to the on-trade for longer, more leisurely visits.
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Figures from The Oxford Partnership show that across the five-day holiday period, UK pubs collectively sold 32.9 million pints — up from 31.3 million in 2025 — translating to an average of 983 pints per venue and generating approximately £5,185 per pub.
The results will provide a welcome boost of confidence for operators still navigating a challenging trading environment. The standout finding from the data is a marked shift in how consumers are choosing to spend their time in the pub. Average dwell time climbed to 153 minutes, up from 147 minutes the previous year, pointing to a growing appetite for experience-led occasions rather than fleeting visits.
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