Almost three-quarters of non-Dublin pubs say they have recovered from pandemic

President of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland John Clendennen (Conor McCabe/PA)

Almost three-quarters of publicans outside Dublin say turnover is now similar or greater than before the covid-19 pandemic, with many expected to upgrade their pubs in the coming year.

A new survey shows the vast majority are confident about the future of their bars, despite the spiralling cost of energy, insurance and other operating expenses.