A positive look at how pubs are changing for the better, and how thriving pubs might look in the not-too-distant future. In this second instalment of Pub of the Future Katie Mather focuses on how the function of pubs within our communities is ever changing. Katie explores how pubs can adapt to serve their communities in new ways and maintain their central role in society post-covid.
Our favourite pubs become dear to our hearts for different reasons. A special, historic inn can feel like a rare chance to step back in time to your favourite beer’s glory days; while a new micropub can feel warm and welcoming in a fresh, inclusive way.
As society has changed over the centuries, pubs and bars have adapted. We often use our locals in different ways now, taking for granted their new and useful offerings. As pubs have struggled to survive in recent decades during multiple recessions and a global pandemic — but the way they interact with their local communities and the visiting guests they attract has been essential to their future on our high streets. Here are some of the ways our pubs may continue to change as we look to a future where pubs are central to our communities.
“A special, historic inn can feel like a rare chance to step back in time to your favourite beer’s glory days; a new micropub can feel warm and welcoming in a fresh, inclusive way.”
Katie Mather
Katie Mather
Katie Mather
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