Changing attitudes - Pubs must offer more

There was a time when owning a pub seemed like the stamp of real success.

They were valuable pieces of real estate because they were making so much money, but now the pubs have fallen on hard times.

Much of the blame is being put on the smoking ban, the tightening of drink driving laws, and cheaper drink at off-licence outlets. There are also serious moves afoot to cut back on television advertising that glamourises drink.