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Pubs and
restaurants have been given a welcome boost this week after a study
by local search company Thomson Local has shown that despite the
current economic downturn, the Great British public are still
treating themselves to a meal out.
The year long study looked
at searches for local businesses on ThomsonLocal.com
related to the food and drinks industry, and showed a huge 681%
increase in searches for establishments serving 'pub food'.
Chinese restaurants came
second with an increase of 380% followed by Indian restaurants on
281%. Wine bars took the honours in the drinks industry with a 287%
increase in searches.
Gary Brown, Product and
Marketing Director, Thomson Local said: "Even in the current
climate consumer demand for dining out is still strong and these
results are a real boost for the thousands of local pubs and
restaurants across the country."
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