Although sales remained down following the re-opening of bars, pubs, and restaurants in Great Britain in July 2020, figures show signs of recovery for the industry. In August 2020, like-for-like sales of pubs and restaurants were only down around 10 percent compared to 2019, largely down the influence of the 'Eat of to Help Out' scheme. Sales dipped again in September, as the scheme ended, with bars suffering the most with a 42.7 percent fall. By December, bars continued to suffer as sales fell as low as 87.2 percent during what could have been the busiest season of the year.
Like-for-like sales had already begun to fall at the beginning of March when the public were warned to avoid pubs, restaurants and other venues in an attempt to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Shortly after, the country went into a full lockdown, with premises only able to open for takeaway and delivery.
Percentage change in like-for-like sales of managed pubs, bars, and restaurants compared to pre-COVID levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020
The data refers to like-for-like sales (compared to the same period in 2019) of restaurant groups (chains), and managed pubs and bars that were open for trading. The UK government's COVID-19 lockdown measures forced venues to close to visitors in March 2020. Venues were allowed to re-open in England on the weekend of July 4 to 5, with other parts of Great Britain following.
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CGA. (January 15, 2021). Percentage change in like-for-like sales of managed pubs, bars, and restaurants compared to pre-COVID levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133650/covid-19-uk-pub-restaurant-re-opening-weekend-sales/
CGA. "Percentage change in like-for-like sales of managed pubs, bars, and restaurants compared to pre-COVID levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020." Chart. January 15, 2021. Statista. Accessed October 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133650/covid-19-uk-pub-restaurant-re-opening-weekend-sales/
CGA. (2021). Percentage change in like-for-like sales of managed pubs, bars, and restaurants compared to pre-COVID levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133650/covid-19-uk-pub-restaurant-re-opening-weekend-sales/
CGA. "Percentage Change in Like-for-like Sales of Managed Pubs, Bars, and Restaurants Compared to Pre-covid Levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Jan 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133650/covid-19-uk-pub-restaurant-re-opening-weekend-sales/
CGA, Percentage change in like-for-like sales of managed pubs, bars, and restaurants compared to pre-COVID levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133650/covid-19-uk-pub-restaurant-re-opening-weekend-sales/ (last visited October 30, 2024)
Percentage change in like-for-like sales of managed pubs, bars, and restaurants compared to pre-COVID levels in Great Britain from July to December 2020 [Graph], CGA, January 15, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133650/covid-19-uk-pub-restaurant-re-opening-weekend-sales/
