Right royal knees up as 50m Brits head to pub for Coronation – downing 361m pints

On Mar 23, 2023

The great British pub is set for a right royal knees up as millions of us descend on our local to toast the beginning of the Carolean era.

And we’ll probably need a drink by the time May 6 showpiece event comes around after months of royal infighting.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be “considering” the possibility of handing their eldest Prince George major responsibility at the big event.

The Daily Star previously reported that Camilla Parker Bowles’ five grandchildren would also be involved in the ceremony. But when it comes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children

Archie and his younger sister Lilibet had not been factored into the coronation ceremony because they were considered “too young”. And let’s not even talk about Andrew.

You keeping up? But this royal power play won’t get in the way of us enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend though.

In fact 70% of those not so keen on the pomp and circumstance still plan on visiting their local boozer. With 70% of patriotic pubgoers also planning to celebrate in the pub that could mean record numbers of nearly 50 million people enjoying a tipple.

Millions of us are going to toast the Coronation at the local – and you don’t have to be a royal fan

Not surprisingly London’s pubs will be the busiest with one in five Brits visiting England’s capital at some point during the weekend. Although one third of Brits plan on staying local – a welcome boost for economies all across the UK.

Pete Marshall, landlord of The King’s Arms, Bexleyheath said: “We will be celebrating the Coronation with the nation locally and having a lot of fun along the way.

“Over the four-day weekend there will be plenty of music, barbecues, different activities for families and adults, and a sprinkling of national pride.”

Will everyone be invited this time? Well who knows!
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The extended opening hours announced recently have been welcomed by pubs across the country.

Pete added: “This is a once in a generation event and we want it to be an event that the community never forgets.”

Heiniken predicts 36.1 million pints of beer will be enjoyed over the Bank Holiday weekend with one in two pubgoers saying that’s there their choice.

Wine is a close second and around a third of people say they’ll be sipping on cider with one fifth opting for an alcohol-free option.

The research has been carried out by Star Pubs & Bars, the pub arm of Heineken with 2,400 of their boozers gearing up for record numbers.

The King’s Arms in Bexleyheath is gearing up for a special weekend

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Star Pubs & Bars’ Lawson Mountstevens said: “May is going to be a bumper month for pubs with three bank holidays and a Coronation to boot.

“It’s going to be a right Royal knees up across the country, and our licensees are already planning some incredible activities.

“From beer festivals to street parties, the pub is going to be the centrepiece of communities with people celebrating with family, friends and neighbours.”