Effects of Covid-19: The pandemic had devastating effects on the industry. Being social hubs, they suffered significantly from the restrictions.
People rushed back to bars: Luckily, people went running back to their favorite bars as the pandemic eased.
Market: Increased urbanization in developed countries means that the bar, pub, and nightclub market is growing overall.
Market: Structural developments such as airports and highways have also contributed to a boost in such establishments.
Consumers have more money: Global disposable income has increased during the last few years, and as such, demand for premium drinks also got a boost.
People are drinking more Guinness: Guinness is Ireland’s most popular beer, but until 2023 it wasn’t as popular around the world.
The rise of brewpubs: The craft beer industry has seen a steady rise over the last decades. As a result, many new brewpubs opened around the world.
Health-conscious trends: An increased health awareness has led many bars and pubs to adapt and change the foods and drinks they serve.
Methodology: The data on this list was obtained by analyzing the cities with the most number of bars and pubs on TripAdvisor.
Las Vegas, NV, US: Sin City has something for everyone, including plenty of bars. Alcohol is served 24/7 in Las Vegas, so no matter what time you want to have a drink, you'll find a place.