On the news a few minutes ago was a report that CAMRA described as a disaster - pubs are closing in the uk at the rate of 20 per week on average and thousands of villiages no longer have a pub.

The reason - changing drinking habits - one in 4 no longer goes to the local but goes on boose cruises and drinks at home (disaster for the exchequer).

The pubs that thrive - those that diversify to attract - by food, entertinment etc.

Interesting. No doubt will be greatly helped by the Licensing Bill requiring big increases in fees and regulations all the way!