Some pubs may close doors as ban takes its toll
Jump to full article: The Publican, 2008-04-02
Author: Olivia Boyd
Intro: Pubs in parts of Wales are considering closing their doors on week nights as they continue to struggle with the impact of the smoking ban.
The ban was enforced in Wales a year ago today and John Price, secretary of the Wales LVA and licensee of the Bush Hotel in Blaenclydach, Rhondda said it has damaged the trade beyond repair.
He said: "A lot of our pubs are talking about closing their doors for three nights a week and only opening at weekends. . . .
But Alan Rohman of The Brunswick, a food-led pub in Swansea, said the ban had helped boost business: "If anything the number of people coming to the pub has increased."
Carol Robins of The Clifton in Cardiff added: "It is much better for bar staff now and most people are quite satisfied to go out into the yard area to smoke."
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