New costs ‘jeopardise the evolution of the night time economy’ - Beer Today

New costs ‘jeopardise the evolution of the night time economy’ - Beer Today

Britain’s late-night licensed premises have held steady in the last 12 months, but stability is now under severe threat from a wave of extra operating costs. That’s the conclusion in the latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor, produced by CGA by NIQ and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). It shows that that while the number of late-night bars, nightclubs, casinos, and other venues has fallen by 25.1% in the five years since the start…

CGA and NTIA Monitor shows new costs jeopardise evolution of late-night economy

Download the full report here The quarterly Monitor—produced by CGA by NIQ and the Night Time Industries Association—shows that that while the number of late-night bars, nightclubs, casinos and other venues has fallen by 25.1% in the five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it increased by 2.0% over the 12 months to end-March 2025.   The research indicates particular resilience in bars, where numbers have risen by 7.6% since March 20…