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flag UK restaurant, pub, and bar sales dipped 0.1% in January 2026 due to weather, low confidence, and Dry January, despite a December surge.

flag Like-for-like sales in Britain’s restaurant, pub, and bar sector dipped 0.1% in January 2026, driven by wet weather, low consumer confidence, and 'Dry January,' despite a 2.9% rise in December. flag Pubs grew slightly by 0.4%, restaurants by 0.3%, but bars fell 4.9% and on-the-go venues dropped 3.2%. flag Sales in London declined 0.4%, while areas outside the M25 rose 0.1%. flag Total sales increased 3.1%, matching inflation, but rising labor, business rates, and new employment rules are squeezing margins. flag Industry leaders say short-term discounts won’t fix long-term challenges.

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