Support an Independent Pub Day
Nurturing local pubs sustains community bonds, fosters unique flavors, and champions the spirit of independent businesses.
Rally local communities to support independent pubs post-Dry January by positioning pub visits as a way to sustain community bonds and help struggling small businesses survive inflation and staffing challenges.
- Share trivia about British pub heritage (2000+ years) to build cultural pride and awareness
- Highlight owner stories: staffing shortages and rising costs facing independent pubs to drive empathy-driven visits
- Organize pub quiz nights and food pairing events to create shareable social moments and drive foot traffic
- Partner with local influencers to promote lesser-known independent pubs and celebrate unique community gathering spaces
In the wake of Dry January, people are urged to head over to an independent pub of choice on this day with the purpose of showing some support to these businesses. This day was launched through the collaborative efforts of CityStack along with the London Pub Explorer, a.k.a. Alistair Von Lion.
The decision to launch Support an Independent Pub Day was made after learning about the challenges that many pub owners in London and other cities have faced in recent years. From shortages in staffing to rising operating costs and inflation pressures, many owners of independent pubs are struggling with the size of their responsibilities and allowing the business to meet the needs of the community.
While there are still approximately 50,000 pubs located throughout the United Kingdom, the number of independently owned and operated pubs has been decreasing rapidly under the current economic pressures. Some statistics show that independent businesses have seen a decline of more than 30% in recent years.
CityStack was started in 2021 and continues to help independent pubs by offering access to a premium selection of London pubs at a discount. Support an Independent Pub Day is a great way to back and encourage the amazing people behind these important cultural institutions!
Visit an Independent Pub
Of course, the best way to be able to show some love and care on Support an Independent Pub Day is to head on over to an independent pub, sidle up to the bar and order a drink! Patrons, old and new, can grab some friends to bring along and perhaps even consider getting some food to enjoy for the evening. Join in on a special pub quiz night or some other event that makes an evening at the pub even more enjoyable. Learn Some Interesting Facts About British Pubs Get involved with Support an Independent Pub Day by learning and sharing interesting facts and bits of trivia that can raise awareness for the day, whether through word of mouth or on various social media platforms. Check out some of these fun facts to get started with:British pubs have a history that is more than 2000 years old!74% of British people see pubs as key to a strong communityThe largest pub in the UK is Moon Under the Water in Manchester and seats around 1700 peopleThe highest pub in the UK is called The Tan Inn and it is located 1700 meters above sea level in the Yorkshire Dales