People having fewer nights out, says club owner

People in Guernsey are having fewer nights out and spending less money, according to the owner of a local nightclub.

Charlie Walker, one of the owners of Canvas in St Peter Port, said she expected New Year's Eve to be quieter than previous years, as the night-time economy was struggling a bit.

Ms Walker said the "pretty noticeable" drop off was down to a "combination" of factors, including the knock-on effects of Covid and Brexit, lack of disposable income, as well people from countries without a nightlife culture moving to the island.

She said the frequency people went on nights out had dropped but that "even if you go out for one drink that helps, it doesn't have to be an all-nighter".

Ms Walker, who also runs a chain of hotels and a craft brewery, said people used to go out two or three times a week but it had dropped to once a week or once every other week.

She said venues needed to work harder to get people in, by putting on special events rather than "just assuming" people will spend their "hard earned pounds" in a club or pub.

However, she said the local industry was "resilient".

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