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Rural pubs bouncing back from Covid-19 despite cost of living crisis
New survey finds 72 per cent of publicans outside Dublin say turnover is back to pre-pandemic levels
Almost three-quarters of publicans outside Dublin say turnover is now similar or greater than before the Covid-19 pandemic, with many expected to upgrade their pubs in the coming year.
A new survey shows the vast majority are confident about the future of their bars, despite the spiralling cost of energy, insurance and other operating expenses.
The research for the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) reveals that 72 per cent of publicans say turnover is now ...