Largest selected pub companies in the UK 2023, by properties

In 2023, Stonegate was the leading selected pub chain in the United Kingdom by number of units, with 4,432 properties. Meanwhile, Greene King had the second highest number of pub sites, with 2,600.

How many pubs are in the UK?

There were 43,350 pubs in the United Kingdom in 2023. This represented a decrease of approximately 14,050 pubs when compared to 20 years prior. Several factors have been suggested for the decline in pubs in the UK. These include the indoor smoking ban in 2007, rising alcohol prices, and a preference for socializing at home. Younger generations are also drinking less, with many young British adults choosing not to drink at all.

How much revenue do British pub chains generate?

In the 2022/23 financial year, JD Wetherspoon generated 1.93 billion British pounds in revenue, which was one of the highest turnovers among the UK's leading pub chains. In fact, despite having fewer sites than Stonegate, JD Wetherspoon had over 200 million British pounds more in revenue than Stonegate.