Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
London, United Kingdom
Last Updated: July 2024
SIC I56.300IERevenue
€2.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XX.Xm
Employees
35,985
Businesses
6,599
Wages
€XXX.Xm
Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland industry analysis
Over the five years through 2024, Pubs & Nightclubs revenue is expected to edge downwards at compound annual rate of 6%. Unsurprisingly, falling alcohol consumption isn’t good news for Ireland’s nighttime economy. Punters’, particularly younger customers’, sharp focus on health and well-being means the number of individuals going teetotal or cutting down on alcohol is rising rapidly, forcing establishments to close or to adapt. Not all hope is lost. Pubs fight back by introducing a more extensive low and no-alcohol-free menu while focusing on the gastronomic side to draw in patrons, while bars and nightclubs introduce themed nights and events like live music.
Trends and Insights
- Health-conscious limits alcohol consumption. A growing trend towards healthier lifestyles, particularly among the younger generation has seen a drop in alcohol consumption, with initiatives like Sober October and Dry January encouraging more people to abstain from drinking.
- Demand for alcoholic beverages is constrained by rising health consciousness. Alcohol consumption is trending downwards in line with growing health consciousness among Irish drinkers, weighing on beverage revenue.
- The South-West has a large share of the Irish population. This presents a significant market for drinking establishments to locate their pubs and clubs in the region. It also contains some of Ireland's most popular counties, like Cork and Kerry.
- The industry is characterised by a moderate level of competition. Pubs, bars and nightclubs mainly compete on price. Drinks prices and entrance fees can significantly affect an establishment's target market, particularly for the younger demographics with lower incomes that favour cheaper venues.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 6.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €2.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Falling alcohol consumption limits growth opportunities
- A rising number of Irish people, particularly young people, are limiting their alcohol intake in line with rising health consciousness. Data from Public Health Ireland (HIPE) found a delay in the initiation of alcohol use among children, from 15.6 years of age to 16.6 years, between 2002 and 2019.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Competition from the off-trade will intensify
- Off-trade alcohol prices will continue downwards as supermarkets launch price matching campaigns, loyalty membership prices, and engage in price wars.
Biggest companies in the Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
District 8 | 24.6 | |
The Brazen Head | 24.6 | |
The Porterhouse Group | 12.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Beverages - alcoholic , Beverages - non-alcoholic and Food. Beverages - alcoholic is the largest segment of the Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland.
Trends and Insights
Rising health consciousness is weighing on demand for beverages
- Alcoholic beverages include lager, ale, stout and porter, spirits and spirit-based drinks, wine and cider with industry players also offering non-alcoholic beverages like soft drinks and coffee.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- Restaurants and Takeaways in Ireland
Complementors
- Hotels in Ireland
International industries
- Bars & Nightclubs in the US
- Pubs & Bars in the UK
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry covers licensed pubs and nightclubs that sell beverages for on-site consumption. Operators may or may not charge an entrance or membership fee. Some operators may also offer food, music and other forms of entertainment. The industry does not include hotels or restaurants.
What's included in this industry?
Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesPreparing and serving foodProviding musical entertainment and access to a dance floorCompanies
District 8The Brazen HeadThe Porterhouse GroupPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
ON-TRADEOFF-TRADEACCESS FEESIndustry Code
SIC 56.30 - Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Health-conscious limits alcohol consumption. A growing trend towards healthier lifestyles, particularly among the younger generation has seen a drop in alcohol consumption, w...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Demand for alcoholic beverages is constrained by rising health consciousness. Alcohol consumption is trending downwards in line with growing health consciousness among Irish ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The South-West has a large share of the Irish population. This presents a significant market for drinking establishments to locate their pubs and clubs in the region. It also...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The industry is characterised by a moderate level of competition. Pubs, bars and nightclubs mainly compete on price. Drinks prices and entrance fees can significantly affect ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the industry. Most pubs in Ireland are independent and tend to be family-owned, with most drinkers supporting their local pub, preventing large ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of District 8's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of The Brazen Head's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of The Porterhouse Group's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for District 8, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for The Brazen Head, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for The Porterhouse Group, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Household disposable income remains under pressure. Household disposable income drives sales by determining how much money consumers have to spend on leisure activities, incl...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profitability faces a rocky road to recovery. Dropping alcohol consumption and skyrocketing operating expenses doesn't bode well for Ireland’s Nightime economy.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in Ireland include:
- Central Statistics Office
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Irish Tax & Customs
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland in 2024?
The market size of the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland is €2.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland industry in 2024?
There are 6,599 businesses in the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland has been declining at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Pubs and Nightclubs market in Ireland?
The biggest companies operating in the Pubs and Nightclubs market in Ireland are District 8, The Brazen Head and The Porterhouse Group
What does the Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland include?
Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and Preparing and serving food are part of the Pubs and Nightclubs industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland?
The company holding the most market share in Ireland is District 8.
How competitive is the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Pubs and Nightclubs industry in Ireland.
