Where is the BYOB capital of the UK?

BYOB has become an increasingly popular dining option in the UK, with the term having over 2,800 monthly searches on Google. As the popularity of this trend continues to escalate, we wanted to find out where in the UK has the highest number of BYOB restaurants. At Alliance Online, we have sourced the number of BYOB establishments in some of the most popular cities in the UK. In this article, we will reveal the BYOB capital of the UK, along with how much you could potentially save by dining at BYOB restaurants.

What is BYOB?

BYOB is short for ‘bring your own bottle’ and means that guests are permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages into restaurants. The term can also commonly be referred to as ‘bring your own’: ‘booze’ ‘beer’ or ‘beverage’. In a study that asked 4,941 British adults what they thought the acronym BYOB meant:

• 39% said “Bring your own bottle”
• 38% said “Bring your own booze”
• 17% said that they didn’t know what the acronym BYOB was
• 5% said “Bring your own beer”
• 1% thought that it stood for something else

Which city is the BYOB capital of the UK?

Our data reveals that Bristol is the BYOB capital of the UK, with 20.3 establishments per 100,000 people offering a BYOB policy. The top 10 cities with the highest number of BYOB establishments in the UK are as follows:

1. Bristol with 20.3 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
2. Glasgow with 15 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
3. Newcastle with 11.5 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
4. Nottingham with 11.4 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
5. Leeds with 9.5 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
6. Sheffield with 6.5 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
7. Manchester with 3.6 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
8. Liverpool with 3.2 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
9. Birmingham with 2.9 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people
10. London with 1.9 BYOB establishments per 100,000 people

How much you could save with BYOB

In March 2022, Statista carried out a survey which revealed some fascinating insights into the anticipated average spend on a night out in the UK. According to their data, the average individual spends £15.70 on food and £19.56 on drinks at the venue they visit. These figures highlight the significant expenses that are associated with dining out. However, choosing to dine at BYOB establishments could be a potential saving opportunity. By choosing to dine somewhere which offers the Bring Your Own Bottle policy, you can significantly reduce your expenses. Considering the average drink cost of £19.56, you could potentially save this entire amount on a single night out by choosing a BYOB option. Another study shows that on average, Brits eat out 1.5 times a week, and they spend up to £53 per meal. This equates to around £4,166 spent dining out, or 25% of the average annual income. With such a high amount of money being spent on dining out, BYOB could be a great alternative to save!

Summary

BYOB is becoming increasingly popular and it can be a great way to save money when dining out. From the data above, it is clear to see that if you are wanting to go to a BYOB establishment, you are not short of choices! With over 500 BYOB establishments in the 10 cities investigated, you are sure to find the perfect place to dine with your own bottle and save money along the way. At Alliance Online, we stock a wide range of catering equipment including cooking equipment, warewashing equipment and refrigeration essentials. If you are looking to restock your restaurant, you can view all of our catering equipment here.