New York sports and suburban bars decimated by smoking ban

THE United Restaurant and Tavern Owners of New York is an advocacy organisation working on behalf of some 500 bars and taverns in the greater New York City metro area.

Our members have had 12 months experience of working with a blanket smoking ban.

Most bars we represent have lost between 15% and 25% of their custom on an incremental basis since the ban’s imposition, and recently, at a more aggressive rate since the weather became more inclement during the winter months.