Return of Students Creates ‘Massive Footfall’ for Local Pub

The Royal Park Pub (RPP), located in the middle of Hyde Park, is a favourite among students in Leeds. Whether it’s for the great student deals, the screening of live sports or the brilliant pub garden, during term time you will always see students enjoying a drink here.

However, like a lot of pubs and bars in student areas, it is a completely different place during the holidays with most students returning home. This can prove a struggle for businesses to remain consistent during the holidays.

Hannah Crabb is a manager at RPP. When asked about the importance of students for business at the pub, she said, “Students have provided us with the most business over the last five years. Students look for cheap drinks, and there are loads of them, so by offering student deals, we get a massive footfall.”

RPP hasn’t always been this way. Until around seven years ago it was a completely different pub known for an older demographic and regulars. Despite this, a time came when change was needed. “RPP had a much older audience until around seven years ago. By turning it into something that students gravitate towards such as cheap nights, karaoke and more, the amount of students has allowed us to build on that.”

RPP will continue to be a pinnacle of Leeds student life for years to come. Despite the lack of students during the holidays, they can rely on their success during term time to keep business stable.