High energy bills, changing working practices and the cost-of-living crisis are putting the nighttime economy in towns and city centres across Greater Manchester under pressure.
But a new report suggests nightlife is evolving rather than dying in many areas, with fewer pubs and bars - perhaps due to fewer young people drinking alcohol - but more restaurants.
And policy consultancy Public First says there's huge variations in fortunes around the country, not least in the North, as its new Night Out Index ranks Brighton top based on the number of licensed bars, restaurants and clubs per 10,000 people.
