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For generations, pub nights formed the backbone of British social life. The clink of pint glasses, chatter over pool tables, and shared stories across wooden bar tops created a ritual that defined evenings out. Yet in recent years, the rhythms of adult leisure have been quietly transforming. Instead of heading to the local, many are staying at home, finding their entertainment through streaming platforms, virtual gatherings, and gaming sessions. It is not simply convenience driving this change; it reflects broader shifts in how adults are choosing to spend both their money and their time. Online gaming is playing a similarly…

St Albans is a pint-sized city that packs a punch when it comes to pub culture, with a host of hostelries offering everything from cracking live music and exciting real ales to funky bars and award-winning cuisine. But with dozens of different watering holes to choose from around the city centre alone, how do you know where to head for that particular experience – whether it’s a summer evening in a beer garden or winter’s afternoon around a log fire? This is an insider’s guide to St Albans pub culture, crafted through first-hand experience of the city’s brilliant boozers which…

If you enjoy a pint of Guinness or Stella Artois at your local, you might want to take a closer look at your glass before sipping. A new hygiene study conducted by Glass Balustrades UK, in collaboration with 15 pubs across the UK and Ireland, has revealed shocking data about the cleanliness of pub glasses. As part of the study, inspectors visited 15 different pubs and tested 5 glasses of each brand at each location—amounting to 75 glasses per brand. The results? Some drinks, including Guinness and Stella Artois, were far more likely to be served in unclean, bacteria-laden glasses than…

The Mall, Clifton, officially reopened this spring following an extensive 3-week refurbishment, giving the iconic pub an exciting new look. The pub has been given a facelift while keeping its traditional look and feel inside. Changes include cocktails stations being fitted in both bars, new furnishings and art work throughout as well as additional seating being added to the garden area. The Mall is renowned for its mouthwatering Sunday roasts, offering a choice of three succulent meats, a delicious vegetarian option, and a special roast for children—all served with incredible homemade Yorkshire puddings. Guests can also tuck into all the…