With pub closures hitting record levels across the UK, The Great British Pub Crawl has launched a nationwide campaign urging drinkers to back their locals before it’s too late.
The campaign, fronted by YouTuber Dale Harvey, is calling on the public to sign a petition and put pressure on government to take action. Its striking poster — featuring Harvey in a “Pubs Need You” design — echoes the urgency of the message: Britain’s pubs are in crisis, and the time to act is now.
The State of the Crisis
- Figures released this summer revealed an average of eight pubs a week are closing, with more than 200 lost in just six months of 2025.
- Rising costs, higher taxes, energy bills, and staffing pressures are forcing many community pubs to close their doors permanently.
- Trade bodies warn that without urgent reforms, hundreds more closures could follow.
The Campaign’s Message
Harvey, whose Great British Pub Crawl channel has built a following by highlighting pubs across the UK, says his mission is simple: raise awareness and fight for the survival of Britain’s most important community spaces.
The slogan, “Pubs Need You”, is a rallying cry — not just to government, but to pub-goers everywhere. The campaign encourages customers to support their locals, share the message online, and add their names to the petition.
Why It Matters
Pubs are not only places to drink — they are the heartbeat of communities, bringing people together across generations. The campaign stresses that every closure is a loss of culture, history, and connection.
By combining grassroots action with public pressure, the Great British Pub Crawl aims to send a clear signal: pubs matter, and they deserve to be saved.
