What problems are facing Cardiff pubs?
Wyn Rees, 52, unemployed, Llanelli
“I think it’s moving away from traditional pubs and things. It’s just chain pubs and everything becomes so uniform.”
Pilar Niño, 26, marketing and design executive, Malaga
“Probably people drink too much and get so drunk so probably some fights can be what affects these places.”
Sarah Thomas, 34, teacher, Cardiff
“Possibly more people drinking at home, so that there’s no need to go out. So maybe they drink at home and go out later.”
Asim Skeete, 25, Admiral customer advisor, Aberystwyth
“Pub culture, going to a pub, isn’t as much of a thing now, for the younger generation. It’s more of a club scene these days.”
Andy Pry, 55, sales, Crickhowell
“Offers and price. [People] go to supermarkets and off-licences and buy their drink cheaper.”
Pamela Jones, 55, book seller, Cardiff
“I used to [go out drinking] when I first moved here and the pubs had more atmosphere. You can’t sit in a semi-dark, nice atmosphere, now everyone’s stood up.
Ashley Gould, 44, public health consultant, Brekon
“Mass discounting that’s going on in the retail sector, so people are drinking at home. That’s not a bad thing, ’cause we probably drink too much in Wales anyway.”
Two Cardiff pubs have been put up for sale following “insufficient custom”.
In a move by Commercial Property Agents Bilfinger GVA, The Westgate in Lower Cathedral Road and The Grange in Penarth Road are facing closure.
SA Brain retail manager Mike Carey claims there is “nothing more to add at this stage” to a recent statement. The statement confirmed “we have taken the decision to sell the properties as unfortunately there is insufficient custom to sustain the businesses going forward.”
It’s not all bad news for the company, who Carey claims continues to invest in developments such as The Plum Tree, the Cambrian Tap and the Coffee#1 franchise.
But to understand the issues facing these pubs, it’s perhaps best to ask potential customers; the general public.
What problems are facing Cardiff pubs?
Wyn Rees, 52, unemployed, Llanelli
“I think it’s moving away from traditional pubs and things. It’s just chain pubs and everything becomes so uniform.”
Pilar Niño, 26, marketing and design executive, Malaga
“Probably people drink too much and get so drunk so probably some fights can be what affects these places.”
Sarah Thomas, 34, teacher, Cardiff
“Possibly more people drinking at home, so that there’s no need to go out. So maybe they drink at home and go out later.”
Asim Skeete, 25, Admiral customer advisor, Aberystwyth
“Pub culture, going to a pub, isn’t as much of a thing now, for the younger generation. It’s more of a club scene these days.”
Andy Pry, 55, sales, Crickhowell
“Offers and price. [People] go to supermarkets and off-licences and buy their drink cheaper.”
Pamela Jones, 55, book seller, Cardiff
“I used to [go out drinking] when I first moved here and the pubs had more atmosphere. You can’t sit in a semi-dark, nice atmosphere, now everyone’s stood up.
Ashley Gould, 44, public health consultant, Brekon
“Mass discounting that’s going on in the retail sector, so people are drinking at home. That’s not a bad thing, ’cause we probably drink too much in Wales anyway.”