Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling As Americans Drink Less

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/dining/us-alcohol-restaurants.html?unlocked_article_code=1.e1A.9_Or.BQYEHtbqUv5S&smid=url-share

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It is something of a similar issue for UK restaurants. Alcohol has traditionally had a high profit margin, so reductions in consumption will hit overall profits disproportionally.

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I used to poopoo the blue laws in my “chosen” state of residence until I learned to embrace BYOBs.

Cuts our bill in half, easily.

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