Top Facts
Every week, around 15 million people socialise in the nations pubs (BBPA)
600,000 people are employed in the industry (BBPA)
Over 1.1 million meals are served in pubs each year (BBPA)
The most popular pub name is the Red Lion, with the Royal Oak and White Hart in 2nd and 3rd. (BBPA)
38,000 pubs in Britain are under the tie while 17,000 are free-houses and 9,000 are managed. (BBPA)
There are 57,500 pubs in the UK (BBPA)
84% of people believe a pub is as essential to village life as a shop or post office. (CAMRA)
