Smoking Ban Lops Scots Pub Takings

Evening Standard - London (April 07, 2006)

Author: Jim Armitage

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SOME Scottish pubs have seen takings crash by 50% since the smoking ban came into force nearly a fortnight ago, highlighting the potential impact of a ban south of the border.

The leisure industry is watching Scotland's experience closely for clues but early indications have been mixed. Sophisticated citystyle bars with outside space and strong food offerings say takings have risen slightly since the ban while more old-fashioned drink-led pubs appear to have suffered.

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Smoking Ban Lops Scots Pub Takings

The Morning Advertiser pub trade newspaper conducted an informal poll of 25 pubs in Edinburgh and...

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