161 Pubs Closed in First Quarter of 2026, According to Industry Figures
Figures reported by IBTimes UK show 161 pub closures across England, Scotland, and Wales from January to March 2026.
These figures are revised. Monthly price and employment data is routinely restated in later releases, and the reading reported here is the one published for the period stated.
A total of 161 pubs closed across England, Scotland, and Wales between January and March 2026, according to figures from the British Beer and Pub Association reported by IBTimes UK.
The closures in the first quarter of 2026 resulted in around 2,400 lost jobs, according to the report. The situation remains developing.
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