Wiltshire pubs get much needed spending boost as doors reopen
New data has showed, on average, how many pints were knocked back
As people were allowed to be inside of pubs from Monday (17th May) people in Wiltshire gave their locals a much needed boost.
Banking firm Revoult analysed the data of its 15,000 customers in Wiltshire on Monday, comparing it to the average spend for a Monday in February last year before the pandemic began.
These figures showed that the county's drinkers spent 12% more on average, with around 214 pints drunk per minute at their peak.
They also shelled out on average around £11.82 per transaction.
One person spent £171.93 in just one purchase.
Groups of up to 30 can now sit outside as well now, after some restrictions were eased this week.
Trade bodies welcomed the progress but say that the "fragile" hospitality sector is relying on all restrictions being removed before it can operate successfully.
Emma McClarkin, Salisbury resident and chief executive of the BBPA, said:
"After some questionable weather during the last week or so, we know Brits are looking forward to being back inside the pub once more.
This is by no means the end of the crisis for our sector. We need pubs fully reopened without any restrictions at all on June 21st if they are to survive and trade viably.
The countdown to freedom, and recovery, is on."
Spending in restaurants and cafes were down on what would have been expected last year, but UKHospitality said this week's reopening represents a significant step for the sector as a whole.
If the proposed road map is stuck, most restrictions will be lifted from June 21st.