Landlords of much-loved Bristol pubs say profits are being 'swallowed' in perilous time

Landlords of much-loved Bristol pubs say profits are being 'swallowed' in perilous time

Landlords around Bristol say it is more important than ever to support your local boozer, as the industry faces perhaps its most perilous period in modern history. The city has lost several watering holes this year, with The Miners Arms in St Werburghs among the most recent .

The Miners shut its doors in August, after enduring what its owners described as their most difficult period in 23 years of trading.

That scene has played out across the country at a shocking rate in 2025. The British Beer and Pub Association estimates that 378 pubs will close down in the UK this year, equivalent to more than one a day.

“It’s the most challenging it’s ever been,” according to Marc Griffiths, who runs three p