The past 18 months have offered a unique set of challenges for already under-strain pubs in St Helens.
With the hospitality industry just beginning to get back on its feet following the pandemic, the cost of living crisis has placed even more stress on pubs and bars. Rising energy prices and supply issues have meant many places have had to increase the price of beer.
Coupled with St Helens Council's ambitious plans for the town centre, which could place the future of one of the oldest pubs in the area into jeopardy, if a complusory purchase plan goes ahead - the first quarter of the year has been a difficult one.
