Nearly 2,000 venues opened in 2021
Off the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of 1,841 pubs and bars opened in the UK in 2021.
Off the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of 1,841 pubs and bars opened in the UK in 2021, it has been revealed.
According to Instant Offices, which analysed Companies House data on new ventures launched throughout last year, the pub and bar market was one of the most active in terms of new businesses and openings.
The office space company wanted to find out which UK cities are fighting back with the strongest entrepreneurial spirit, with the data revealing the top locations for entrepreneurs launching new ventures.
London took the top spot, with 267 openings recorded. Bradford was a surprising second, with 94 openings, sitting just above Liverpool on 89. In Scotland, Glasgow topped the list with 78 new pubs and bars launched, while Bristol flew the flag for the south west with 67.
Top 10 cities with the highest number of pubs and bars opened in 2021
- London - 267
- Bradford - 94
- Liverpool - 89
- Glasgow - 78
- Bristol - 67
- Sheffield- 60
- Leeds - 58
- Manchester - 40
- Birmingham - 39
- Edinburgh - 37
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