Not that many considering the number of closures, but a start, says they've reopened 156 since last year.

by Marvinleadshot

10 comments

  1. This is such an interesting article. I know how a lot of the beer community will react to it (quite negatively) but I’d like to see how it pans out. I think as long as they don’t encroach on taking the business from well established local owned pubs then it’s a good thing.

  3. I don’t trust Star at all because of the lengths they go to hide what pubs they actually operate.

  4. This is great news. A good local pub is one of those things you don’t appreciate until it’s gone.

  5. Is it a controversial opinion to think it’d be better to convert closed pubs into housing?

    I feel like we’re all feigning ignorance to the fact most pubs are grim

  7. i think part of issue with pubs is not all of them(various reasons why) kinda kept up with the times and made themselves attractive to younger generations.

    times have gone where some dank mould in corners with just 1 pool table in corner place is actually inviting to go drink at nowadays.

    if im spending like £7 on a pint i need more to the place then 50 year old tables and wallpaper that was “old” in the 1950’s

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    will be interesting to see how this investment pans out and how the refurbishments go atleast as there does need to be more investment in places to gather/do things that have been lost over the years.

  9. Will just close again immediately. There’s no lack of pubs for people who want to use them. Customers just don’t want that run down shitty environment anymore .

  10. There is a Star Pub near me which is available for a landlord to take over. Running costs are high and I feel they have overestimated the potential turnover. Can’t see anyone taking it on unfortunately.

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