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[puhb] / pʌb /


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LONDON—In Britain, a night at the pub doesn’t require a table, a chair or even indoor shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

In modern times, rising costs and changing social habits have led to the closure of thousands of pubs, making many Brits fiercely protective of pub culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Have you experienced this issue in a pub?

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

A previous consultation on the plans only gave the protection to the last pub in the area.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The inn was the busiest building in the village, mostly due to the pub on its first floor.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

In modern times, rising costs and changing social habits have led to the closure of thousands of pubs, making many Brits fiercely protective of pub culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

In July, the Labour government said pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates on top of rates relief announced in January.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

For years, Richmond was known as one of London’s most charming residential enclaves—a peaceful riverside neighborhood filled with independent shops, cozy pubs, and leafy parks.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The borough of Westminster has more licensed venues than anywhere else in the UK with about 500 pubs, bars and wine bars, and roughly 1,750 cafes and restaurants.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Dad said, Och, Frankie shouldn’t be in pubs, and she said, Then don’t stay there.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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