what people seem to be forgetting pubs have been on the decline for years, nothing to do with covid,this is why pubs who do food seem to fare better, in our town we have seen the closure of numerous pubs and clubs in the last few years,as a nation our socialising habits are changing, with the advent of more social media and various other activities now available coupled with cheap drinks available in supermarkets people spend lots of time at bbq's and get togethers whereas years ago they would go down the pub