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Is Britain’s pub culture dying out?

Is Britain’s pub culture dying out?

Latest data show that pubs in the UK are closing down at an alarming rate. What are the causes of this and what is the future for British pub culture?

An English Christmas explained

An English Christmas explained

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… and what better way to enjoy the holidays but the English way? The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell explains the peculiarities and delicacies of celebrating Christmas in the British Isles.

London Underground Christmas Market

London Underground Christmas Market

We’ve discovered an unusual trend that has come to stay: Private, underground markets that bring the traditions to life – and in someone’s flat!

The Cologne Christmas Market on Southbank

The Cologne Christmas Market on Southbank

The First Pint’s Carmen Kong pays a visit to the annual Christmas Cologne market on the Southbank for a seasonal shopping experience.

The Insider – London (un)covered: 29 Nov – 5 Dec

The Insider – London (un)covered: 29 Nov – 5 Dec

This week, The Insider is sampling premium beer at The First Pint’s Scandinavian Night and lunching at a drug exhibition. Check out the weekly Insider schedule for cool things to do in London.

The Central London Sam Smith’s pub crawl

The Central London Sam Smith’s pub crawl

Sam Smith’s pubs are London’s best kept secret: they offer cheap pints and a great atmosphere to boot. Follow The First Pint to discover the best Sam Smith’s pubs in Central London.

The First Pint Underground Pub Crawl

The First Pint Underground Pub Crawl

“There’s a world going on underground,” sang Tom Waits. If you’re feeling adventurous and pinty, follow The First Pint’s tour of SoHo, Fitzorovia and Covent Garden’s best underground pubs in London and discover a whole new world of beers, cocktails, and music.