Most couples meet down the pub, Greene King study shows

The study showed that more than half of us (51%) have dated someone we met in a pub, bar or club, and more than two thirds (69%) had a serious relationship with that person, with 36% of those relationships resulting in marriage.

The research also revealed that more than a quarter of the public (26%) are currently dating someone they met at a pub, bar or club, making it the most popular place to meet. This was followed by 22% who met at work, 12% who met online and 10% who met at an event.

Almost half of us (41%) have a family member or close friend who met their partner in a pub or bar.

Love Inn Day​

The study of nearly 2,000 adults was carried out by Vision Critical in January on behalf of the pub company and brewer to mark the launch of Love Inn Day today (15 May), a new day championing a return to a back to basics approach of meeting people in pubs.

Greene King will be holding a series of free dating events in its pubs across the country .

Greene King strategy and communications director Mark Blythman said: “There is a lot to be said for dating down the pub, as proven by this study, with so many people meeting their significant other this way. Pubs can be comfortable, welcoming and friendly, ideal for meeting other like-minded real people.

“It is time to get back to basics, stop hiding behind our screens and find love at the local.”