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57% of London’s clubs and pubs will close by 2030, new research suggests

Written by rhythm86 on September 13, 2025

The report predicts that Brighton, Leeds and Bristol will also be hit hard, each forecasted to lose over 60% of their pubs and clubs in the next five years

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