The Coronation in Southville has made headlines in recent weeks over fears it will lose all of its outdoor seating.
It’s famous among drinkers in the south of the city for some of the lowest prices around - a pint of Bath Ales Gem from their cask selection currently goes for £2.50 - but prices will have to creep up due to the pressures on the hospitality industry. Pubs across the UK are battling soaring energy bills among other mounting costs, threatening the survival of many venues.
Ben Cheshire, 38, first joined as manager of the pub 10 years ago and became the owner in 2018 after taking over from previous landlord, Robert Hancock. A huge part of their business today is the covered outdoor seating area that occupies a small portion of Kingston Road.
