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The English pub vanishing breed
In a wake at the Bridge Inn, London, locals mourn the pub as Whitbread closes it and two nearby pubs, leaving few options and sparking debate on the vanished British drinking culture. Brewers say costs and consolidation drive closures while remaining pubs shift toward modern trends and lighter drinks.
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London
Jim Lewis
Bridge Inn
Whitbread
Skinfield
Monmouthshire
Des Palmer
Priory Free House
Lewis
Royal Family
London Bobbie
Big den
Brewers Society
Britain