Meeting friends was cited as one the main reasons for a night out by 66 per cent of respondents, with a quarter wanting to danceReports of the demise of the nightclub sector have been greatly exaggerated, according to Britain’s biggest operator of late night venues. A survey for Deltic Group, formerly known as Luminar, found that almost 40 per cent of Brits go on a late night out once a week, while for 18 to 21s the proportion rises to 72 per cent. Revellers spend £58.48 on average on entry, food, drink and transport on a night out, of which £9.18 is spent on pre-drinks and £16.37 on drinks at the venue. The Deltic Night Index, compiled by Censuswide, found that more than a…

Source: The Times October 26, 2016 05:37 UTC