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Raising the Bar 2026
Whitepaper | How the UK On-Trade is currently meeting the demand for alcohol-free.
About
This report, conducted by KAM in partnership with Everleaf, explores how the UK on-trade has progressed over the past 18 months, and where the next opportunities lie to deliver a more compelling, consistent and high-quality alcohol-free experience. It is based on an in-depth audit across 100 venues in London, representing 4,400 UK pubs, bars and restaurants, during February 2026.
Content includes:
- Alcohol-free availability in venues
- Visibility of alcohol-free options
- How menus are impacting alcohol-free trade
- Staff confidence serving alcohol-free
- Where guest experience is lacking
- Digital visibility of alcohol-free
- The alcohol-free spirit boom
- What’s next for alcohol free

Release date
May 2026
Format
PDF document. 12 pages