Dining out ‘under pressure’ as Britons cut back due to price rises, says YouGov

Survey finds 38% of people are eating out less often than a year ago, with many citing higher prices as main reason

More than half of British diners say rising prices are the main reason they are eating out less, according to YouGov data showing that overall 38% of people are visiting restaurants and other eateries less often than a year ago.

Among those cutting back, 63% cite higher costs as the main reason to dine out less frequently, according to the poll. Despite this downturn, more than two in five are still choosing to eat out at least once a month, while 8% of people say they never do.