"Birmingham experienced a 28% drop in the number of bars, clubs and other establishments to grab a late-night drink in over the same period, the largest decline of any major UK city."
"More than a quarter of all late-night venues across the UK shut their doors for good between 2020 and 2025, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)."
"Earlier this year, an NHS survey found that one in four adults in England don't drink alcohol, with the West Midlands and London having the highest proportions of non-drinkers."
"Despite the roving disco lights and blaring pop bangers, it is entirely empty, aside from a few bartenders milling around, tending to no one."
Birmingham's nightlife is struggling, with a notable decline in late-night venues. Over 25% of such establishments in the UK closed between 2020 and 2025, with Birmingham experiencing the largest drop at 28%. Factors contributing to this decline include rising operational costs and a growing number of non-drinkers, as one in four adults in England abstain from alcohol. The city's once-thriving nightlife scene is now facing challenges, particularly on weekends when it should be bustling.
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