Barmagazine iconBarmagazineAug 11, 2026

Noisy pubs and restaurants risk losing Gen Z customers, research finds

Two-thirds (66%) of UK adults say they would be influenced by an acoustic comfort rating when choosing a venue, rising to three in four (76%) of 25-34-year-olds and 71% among 18-24-year-olds Over half of the younger demographic (56% of 25–34-year-olds) report that hospitality venues frequently make it difficult to hold

Noisy pubs and restaurants risk losing Gen Z customers, research finds

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Two-thirds (66%) of UK adults say they would be influenced by an acoustic comfort rating when choosing a venue, rising to three in four (76%) of 25-34-year-olds and 71% among 18-24-year-olds Over half of...

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Two-thirds (66%) of UK adults say they would be influenced by an acoustic comfort rating when choosing a venue, rising to three in four (76%) of 25-34-year-olds and 71% among 18-24-year-olds Over half of the younger demographic (56% of 25–34-year-olds) report that hospitality venues frequently make it difficult to hold

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