As drinking habits shift from indulgent to restrained, the British pub is facing a sizeable set of challenges. But as people continue to seek out social hubs, the future of the British pub needn’t look bleak. How is a love of community serving hope to British watering holes?

After a decade of closures, rejuvenated food offerings and craft beer culture have given British pubs a boost. With mindful drinking on the rise, gastropubs are growing as people seek out-of-home experiences that offer more than pints and packets of crisps.

As drinking at home grows in popularity, people are looking for premium ways to consume bevvies and booze. Bartesian’s home cocktail capsules are looking to mix up the cocktail industry with easy-to-make luxury beverages, catering to increasing demand for low-key socializing at home.

Britain’s drinking culture is transforming as the stigma surrounding alcohol abstinence fades and the price of a pint climbs ever higher. What are teetotallers and moderate drinkers choosing to consume in social situations? And how are pubs and bars keeping punters coming back?