I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife?

While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dressed in a prison jumpsuit and drinking a daiquiri? British hospitality is in crisis. In the first quarter of 2026, three…

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