A new study has found that adults in the UK spend an average of £3,776 per year on nights out, including trips to clubs, bars, and pubs. The data comes from a survey of 2,000 participants conducted by credit card company Aqua, offering insight into the country’s leisure and nightlife spending habits.
What Brits Spend on Nights Out
Despite the high average, only 9% of respondents said they had spent money going to a nightclub in the past year. By contrast, around 35% reported spending at pubs and bars. The study also found that 56% of respondents had spent money eating out at restaurants, and 51% reported spending on travel or holidays within the last 12 months.
Over-35s Lead Nightlife Spending
The research highlights that people aged 35 to 44 are the biggest spenders, averaging £5,652 annually, or about £471 a month, on nights out. Those aged 25 to 34 followed closely behind, spending around £4,968 per year (£414 per month), while the 16 to 24 age group spent a smaller £2,700 annually (£225 per month).
Insights Into Changing Habits
The findings suggest that older adults are now spending more on nightlife and social activities than younger generations, reflecting a possible shift in lifestyle patterns and disposable income levels. While nightclubs remain a smaller part of overall spending, pubs, bars, and restaurants continue to dominate the UK’s social scene.