Emily VelascoMar 16

I keep seeing articles like this, about how people choosing to drink less is hurting bars and restaurants, and it's almost always framed as people, especially younger generations, don't like to drink.

They never seem to bring up the fact that a cocktail is like $20 now unless you go to a really divey dive bar. It's the same kind of reporting they on how no one goes to the movies anymore. It's always about changing habits, and never that movie tickets just cost a lot now.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/dining/us-alcohol-restaurants.html

Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly — and the bottom line is, too.

The New York Times
Show threadMiia Mustang

@MLE_online We literally have the same kind of reporting and business owners pinning the blame on everyone else.

Like "oh the city center is dying because you and those damn zoomers are too lazy to come and spend your money in our businesses"

like, what friggin money? And for what? A 10€ pint or a 20€ cocktail?

I'd rather stay home than go all the way there for drinks I can't really afford lol

Mar 16 at 10:21pmWeb
Show threadEmily VelascoMar 16
@miiamustang yea! who can afford that these days!