pubs
Introducing the New Casual Sobriety
Sobriety apps and sesh circuit breakers: We interviewed abstainers on how quitting drink has now become a cool lifestyle choice.
I Visited the Pub That Everybody Loves to Hate
Actual pub-goers from The Blue Posts chime in on those bloody viral TikToks about “London pub culture” and “pints, chit-chat and good people”.
In Memory of the Pub Quiz Machine, Gambling’s Good Guy
For decades, almost every boozer had a quizzy – now they’re harder to find than a cheap pint.
British Drinking Culture, Meet Cost of Living Crisis
Boozing is more expensive than ever, but that doesn't necessarily mean that people are cutting down.
I Spent the Day in a Giant BrewDog and Saw the Depressing Future of Pubs
70 percent of British pubs could be forced to close. Are weird "work drinks" mega-chains all we'll have left?
Is London Still a 24-Hour City? I Tried to Find Out.
From bowling alleys to casinos, we went out until 7AM to finally agree on whether the UK capital is truly nocturnal.
Pubs Are Spraying Their Toilets With an 'Anti-Cocaine' Spray
But drug safety experts told VICE World News it will be ineffective and fail to stem problem use.
Photos of the First Night of Proper Pints in Four Months
Photographer Jake Lewis cycled around London last night, photographing people and their pints.
The Pub That Took On Property Developers and Won
In 2012, The Ivy House in south London was sold off to be gutted and turned into flats. Then its regulars found out about the “Asset of Community Value” – a status that could help protect nightclubs too.
Photos of the 'Substantial Meals' Being Served in Tier 2 Pubs
Under Tier 2 restrictions, pubs can remain open as long as they're serving substantial meals. What exactly that means is anyone's guess.
If You're in Tier 2 Lockdown, There's Some Good News for Your Local Pub
Your local doesn't serve "substantial meals"? No worries – get on the phone to Deliveroo.