Let it roll: how competitive socialising is pulling us away from the pubs

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Key requirements for a good Saturday night out 25 years ago were very simple. Who sells cheap trebles, where can I get a pizza/kebab at closing time and do I take a coat (obviously not)?

We didn’t need gimmicks – maybe a table and seating as a bonus depending on your company – but it’s fair to say alcohol was the main driver. Now it’s all change. People expect more for their buck on a night out, with many preferring more ‘experiential leisure’ than a pint.

Competitive socialising – the term which covers the growing trend combining games and activities with food and drink – is on the rise across the UK, and is especially visible here in the North East, where we’ve seen a boom in the number

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