Activity drinking used to involve a game of pool at a bar or a few pints at the bowling alley. But venues and event organisers are now offering good value and a full evening of entertainment by combining food, booze and social games of bingo, ping pong and crazy golf – all in one location.

Virtual reality has struggled to find its foothold in everyday use, but VR Concept in the UK thinks it’s found the perfect setting in which VR can be enjoyed: the pub. VR is often viewed as an isolating and expensive experience, but placing it in an everyday setting could help normalise the tech.

Despite growing evidence that Aussies are moderating their drinking behaviour in a positive manner, mainstream media regularly raises the red flag regarding the drinking habits of middle-aged mums. The consequence is a perpetuating cycle of stress-drinking about factors that contribute to stress-drinking.

In 2017, most Britons prefer to booze at home – but that doesn’t mean people don’t know what they want from a local. A survey has revealed that food, a beer garden, and bar staff that know the regulars are among the most desirable aspects. That said, men and women want different things.