Lager, fruit machines and pork scratchings among pub traditions deemed ‘outdated’ by Gen Z Brits

Sticky floors, pool tables and patterned carpets are also falling by the wayside

A new survey has revealed all the pub traditions that are falling by the wayside among the younger generations, with patterned carpets, pork scratchings and vending machines on their way out.

Pool tables, pickled onions, fruit machines and dry roasted peanuts are also considered old-fashioned among youngsters, while dartboards and Jukeboxes are similarly unpopular.

When it comes to drinks, the research, which was commissioned by Premierline, found a pint of Coke is the go-to order for Gen Z, with soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages typically the order of the day.

On the alcohol front, cider and locally distilled vodkas and gins are popular, while young pub-goers prefer to indulge in a charcuterie board and sweet potato wedges over traditional snacks.

Rebecca Leversidge, Marketing Manager at Premierline , which commissioned the research said: “It’s clear that the pub remains an integral part of British life and occupies an invaluable place in our hearts.

“While it seems there’s plenty of different opinions across the generations, such as Gen Z preferring soft drinks and craft beer to traditional lagers, the majority of UK pubgoers still enjoy the experience of going to the pub with friends.

British pub traditions which are falling by the wayside for younger Brits