In recent data by the Night Time Industries Association, over 3,000 pubs and bars have closed across London since March 2020, reflecting significant shifts in nightlife.
The Mayor of London's February 2024 study shows that early evening visitors to central London peak on Thursdays, as hybrid work has shifted socializing from Fridays.
Seminal to understanding today's social patterns, the 'Friday effect' illustrates how the gap in Friday workers has widened post-pandemic, changing nightlife dynamics.
James Collins, a bartender at Ku Bar in Soho, notes, 'For a lot of people who work office jobs, their weekend starts on a Thursday,' highlighting shifting work-life balance.
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