Victoria Wells aka Professor Pub 🍻
@professorpub.bsky.social
Professor at the University of York researching pubs and pub consumers! Some travelling (pubs/beer included) and the odd Border Terrier picture!
Is dry January getting a bit damper? - www.theguardian.com/news/series/...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Is dry January getting a bit damper? - www.theguardian.com/news/series/...
‘It’s ridiculous’: publicans bemused by rise of single-file queues to get served - www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘It’s ridiculous’: publicans bemused by rise of single-file queues to get served
Bar owners say they struggle to dissuade people from forming a line as behavioural experts point to post-pandemic ‘new norms’
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:56 AM
‘It’s ridiculous’: publicans bemused by rise of single-file queues to get served - www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The impact of rising alcohol prices? - "39% of consumers are limiting their alcohol intake due to affordability, compared with just 22% who say they’re doing so to support health and fitness goals and 14% who want to be more mindful" drinksretailingnews.co.uk/price-a-bigg...
Price a bigger factor than health when drinking less, study claims - Drinks Retailing
Price is a more significant influence than health and wellbeing among consumers who are cutting back on their alcohol consumption, new research from MMR Research shows. The consumer research agency sa...
drinksretailingnews.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The impact of rising alcohol prices? - "39% of consumers are limiting their alcohol intake due to affordability, compared with just 22% who say they’re doing so to support health and fitness goals and 14% who want to be more mindful" drinksretailingnews.co.uk/price-a-bigg...
“…opportunities for communal initiatives in some areas would be extremely reduced, if not nonexistent, without pubs.” theconversation.com/pubs-are-far...
Pubs are far more valuable to society than the tax they pay
The UK government was forced into a tax U-turn, but what about other struggling businesses?
theconversation.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:38 AM
“…opportunities for communal initiatives in some areas would be extremely reduced, if not nonexistent, without pubs.” theconversation.com/pubs-are-far...
Fantastic burgers at Republic, Zermatt! It’s more of a gastro pub than a drinking pub but the burgers and good choice of beers make it worth a stop! #switzerland
January 28, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Fantastic burgers at Republic, Zermatt! It’s more of a gastro pub than a drinking pub but the burgers and good choice of beers make it worth a stop! #switzerland
A few post skiing drinks at the wonderful Grizzlies Pub in Zermatt! A lovely, warm, local bar - even if it is part of a shopping centre! Sadly the chef was off so we couldn’t eat there! #switzerland
January 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM
A few post skiing drinks at the wonderful Grizzlies Pub in Zermatt! A lovely, warm, local bar - even if it is part of a shopping centre! Sadly the chef was off so we couldn’t eat there! #switzerland
Visit to probably my favourite bar in Zermatt - Country Bar- beers, pool and a great welcome! I also love that the smokers have a big glass box within the bar! #switzerland
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Visit to probably my favourite bar in Zermatt - Country Bar- beers, pool and a great welcome! I also love that the smokers have a big glass box within the bar! #switzerland
An apres ski beer at Harry’s Bar in Zermatt! #switzerland
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
An apres ski beer at Harry’s Bar in Zermatt! #switzerland
Perfect way to end our first day skiing! Visit to the Zermatt champagne bar! Drinks with a view of the Matterhorn! #switzerland
January 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Perfect way to end our first day skiing! Visit to the Zermatt champagne bar! Drinks with a view of the Matterhorn! #switzerland
After a long day of traveling it was great to be back in the Brown Cow Pub in Zermatt! #switzerland
January 25, 2026 at 10:31 PM
After a long day of traveling it was great to be back in the Brown Cow Pub in Zermatt! #switzerland
One week to go to ‘Support an Independent Pub Day’ on Saturday 31st January! #supportourpubs
January 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
One week to go to ‘Support an Independent Pub Day’ on Saturday 31st January! #supportourpubs
A big shift over the last decade!:
From £2.99 to over £5: the pint price shift in a decade www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
From £2.99 to over £5: the pint price shift in a decade www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
From £2.99 to over £5: the pint price shift in a decade
A decade after most drinkers refused to pay more than £2.99 for a pint, the average draught pint now stands at £5.17, with premium lines regularly topping £6. New data shows how inflation, duty rises ...
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
A big shift over the last decade!:
From £2.99 to over £5: the pint price shift in a decade www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
From £2.99 to over £5: the pint price shift in a decade www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
It was great to catch up with Paul from @campaignforpubs.bsky.social and @jonnygarrett.bsky.social at the @theswanyork.bsky.social yesterday for few drinks and a wide ranging chat about pubs! #pubs
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM
It was great to catch up with Paul from @campaignforpubs.bsky.social and @jonnygarrett.bsky.social at the @theswanyork.bsky.social yesterday for few drinks and a wide ranging chat about pubs! #pubs
I’ll take even some rocky science on a Monday morning!
January 19, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I’ll take even some rocky science on a Monday morning!
Some good news from @ladbible.bsky.social ! #beer
January 19, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Some good news from @ladbible.bsky.social ! #beer
Lets hope the 'watering down' makes a meaningful difference - "Government to water down business rate rise for pubs" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Lets hope the 'watering down' makes a meaningful difference - "Government to water down business rate rise for pubs" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"..closing pubs does not remove alcohol consumption from society - it changes where and how it happens..we risk more solitary drinking and less supervised consumption"
OPINION: A simple question for ministers - what is the plan for Britain’s pubs? www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
OPINION: A simple question for ministers - what is the plan for Britain’s pubs? www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
OPINION: A simple question for ministers - what is the plan for Britain’s pubs?
Britain’s pubs are vital for jobs, communities and culture — yet rising costs and policy pressures threaten their survival. Should ministers have a clear plan to protect pubs, or accept their decline?...
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:39 AM
"..closing pubs does not remove alcohol consumption from society - it changes where and how it happens..we risk more solitary drinking and less supervised consumption"
OPINION: A simple question for ministers - what is the plan for Britain’s pubs? www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
OPINION: A simple question for ministers - what is the plan for Britain’s pubs? www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
It’s improving steadily in bars and pubs - and they’re also communicating what options that have more now too!
January 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
It’s improving steadily in bars and pubs - and they’re also communicating what options that have more now too!
Remember that you can support our pubs even when you're not drinking! "Drinkers planning a Dry January are begged to reconsider as figures show pubs closing every day" - www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Brits planning Dry January urged to reconsider due to pub closures
An average of one pub closed every day in 2025, with almost 2,000 shutting permanently over the past five years, new data reveals.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Remember that you can support our pubs even when you're not drinking! "Drinkers planning a Dry January are begged to reconsider as figures show pubs closing every day" - www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Great to get some coverage of our nolo York map! It may be #DryJanuary for some but with abundant nolo offerings it is still possible to support our great York pubs! @campaignforpubs.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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How York is changing from party city to 'low and no' alcohol culture
New map of 32 venues that offer alcohol-free options aims to change perception of city's nightlife.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Great to get some coverage of our nolo York map! It may be #DryJanuary for some but with abundant nolo offerings it is still possible to support our great York pubs! @campaignforpubs.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Happy New Year everyone! Had a great New Year’s Eve at The Grapes and now recovering from a few too many drinks! Hopefully 2026 will be a better year for our wonderful pubs! #2026
January 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Happy New Year everyone! Had a great New Year’s Eve at The Grapes and now recovering from a few too many drinks! Hopefully 2026 will be a better year for our wonderful pubs! #2026
Christmas Day pint at the Grapes, Slingsby- free drink if you pull a number ending in 0 or 5 from Tracey, plenty of pigs in blankets and a roaring fire 🔥 #chrismaspub
December 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Christmas Day pint at the Grapes, Slingsby- free drink if you pull a number ending in 0 or 5 from Tracey, plenty of pigs in blankets and a roaring fire 🔥 #chrismaspub