Appetite for going out stays strong in north

Generation Y is still going out the most, 62 per cent more than the national average.

Going out to eat and drink is considered a lifestyle not a luxury for Generation Y, with this group now going out a third more often than 12 months ago.

Men of all generations go out 60 per cent more often than women.

24 per cent of consumers use social media in search of discount vouchers.

33 per cent of consumers use review sites to decide where to go out for food and drink.

37 per cent of consumers use social media to decide where to go to eat or drink.