Lager, fruit machines and pork scratchings among pub traditions deemed ‘outdated’ by Gen Z Brits

Sticky floors, pool tables and patterned carpets are also falling by the wayside

A new survey has revealed all the pub traditions that are falling by the wayside among the younger generations, with patterned carpets, pork scratchings and vending machines on their way out.

Pool tables, pickled onions, fruit machines and dry roasted peanuts are also considered old-fashioned among youngsters, while dartboards and Jukeboxes are similarly unpopular.

When it comes to drinks, the research, which was commissioned by Premierline, found a pint of Coke is the go-to order for Gen Z, with soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages typically the order of the day.

On the alcohol front, cider and locally distilled vodkas and gins are popular, while young pub-goers prefer to indulge in a charcuterie board and sweet potato wedges over traditional snacks.

Rebecca Leversidge, Marketing Manager at Premierline , which commissioned the research said: “It’s clear that the pub remains an integral part of British life and occupies an invaluable place in our hearts.

“While it seems there’s plenty of different opinions across the generations, such as Gen Z preferring soft drinks and craft beer to traditional lagers, the majority of UK pubgoers still enjoy the experience of going to the pub with friends.

British pub traditions which are falling by the wayside for younger Brits

Pickled eggs 60 per cent (of Gen Z Brits say they’re outdated)
Pickled onions 49 per cent
Sticky floors 44 per cent
Patterned carpets 33 per cent
Pork scratchings 32 per cent
Dart boards 31 per cent
Fruit machines 28 per cent
Jukeboxes 27 per cent
Snooker/pool tables 24 per cent
Vending machines in loos 23 per cent
Chicken in a basket 21 per cent
Beer mats 17 per cent
Packets of crisps 17 per cent
Dry roasted peanuts 16 per cent
Ham, eggs and chips 15 per cent
Scampi fries 15 per cent
Live bands 12 per cent
Ginger ale 12 per cent
Sports on the big telly 9 per cent
Lager 7 per cent