Outlet database

    United Kingdom outlet database: 290,000+ outlets

    Dashmote counts 290,000+ on-premise outlets in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is among the markets we track where quick-service and fast-food outlets make up the largest share of outlets.

    290,000+
    on-premise outlets

    London has the most outlets in the United Kingdom

    Map: Metro areas with an outlet page in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom: London: rank 1 for outlets; Manchester: rank 2 for outlets; Birmingham: rank 3 for outlets; Leeds: rank 4 for outlets; Liverpool: rank 5 for outlets; Glasgow: rank 6 for outlets; Newcastle: rank 7 for outlets; Sheffield: rank 8 for outlets; Nottingham: rank 9 for outlets.London: rank 1 for outletsManchester: rank 2 for outletsBirmingham: rank 3 for outletsLeeds: rank 4 for outletsLiverpool: rank 5 for outletsGlasgow: rank 6 for outletsNewcastle: rank 7 for outletsSheffield: rank 8 for outletsNottingham: rank 9 for outlets
    • London
    • Manchester
    • Birmingham
    • Liverpool
    • Glasgow
    Dot size: outlets per metro area.
    32%
    of outlets are restaurants
    87%
    independent outlets
    32%
    listed on a delivery app

    What stands out in the United Kingdom

    • The United Kingdom is among the European markets we track with the highest share of outlets with 100+ public reviews.
    • Bakeries in the United Kingdom are less often independent than in most other markets we track for bakeries.
    • Restaurants are a smaller part of the outlet mix in the United Kingdom than in the typical European market we track.

    Where the United Kingdom stands

    The United Kingdom

    Open on-premise outlets per 10,000 residents, by country in the region: the top five and the United Kingdom

    Open on-premise outlets per 10,000 residents, by country in the regionEuropean markets: Italy: 83 per 10,000 residents; Spain: 76 per 10,000 residents; France: 54 per 10,000 residents; Germany: 39 per 10,000 residents; United Kingdom: 42 per 10,000 residents; Poland: 34 per 10,000 residents; Greece: 111 per 10,000 residents; Portugal: 93 per 10,000 residents; Netherlands: 42 per 10,000 residents; Belgium: 52 per 10,000 residents; Romania: 31 per 10,000 residents; Czech Republic: 53 per 10,000 residents; Austria: 60 per 10,000 residents; Sweden: 34 per 10,000 residents; Croatia: 89 per 10,000 residents; Bulgaria: 53 per 10,000 residents; Ireland: 48 per 10,000 residents; Slovakia: 46 per 10,000 residents; Denmark: 38 per 10,000 residents; Finland: 34 per 10,000 residents; Norway: 29 per 10,000 residents; Slovenia: 52 per 10,000 residents; Lithuania: 32 per 10,000 residents; Latvia: 32 per 10,000 residents; Estonia: 41 per 10,000 residents.Outlets per 10,000 residentsGreece: 111 per 10,000 residentsPortugal: 93 per 10,000 residentsCroatia: 89 per 10,000 residentsItaly: 83 per 10,000 residentsSpain: 76 per 10,000 residentsUnited Kingdom: 42 per 10,000 residents

    By outlet type

    Outlet typeShare
    Restaurants32%
    Quick service and fast food20%
    Cafes and coffee shops17%
    Bars and pubs17%
    Hotels14%

    The United Kingdom has far fewer restaurants than the median country

    Share of outlets by type, United Kingdom (bar) against the median country (tick)

    Share of outlets by type: United Kingdom against the median country5 outlet types: Restaurants: 32% United Kingdom, 46% median country, −14 pts; Quick service and fast food: 20% United Kingdom, 8% median country, +12 pts; Cafes and coffee shops: 17% United Kingdom, 12% median country, +5 pts; Bars and pubs: 17% United Kingdom, 11% median country, +6 pts; Hotels: 14% United Kingdom, 19% median country, −5 pts.Quick service and fast food: 20% United Kingdom, 8% median country, +12 ptsBars and pubs: 17% United Kingdom, 11% median country, +6 ptsCafes and coffee shops: 17% United Kingdom, 12% median country, +5 ptsHotels: 14% United Kingdom, 19% median country, −5 ptsRestaurants: 32% United Kingdom, 46% median country, −14 pts

    Outlet profile

    MeasureUnited KingdomMedian across our markets
    Independent87%96%
    Website listed66%46%
    100+ public reviews49%38%

    Sample from the list

    Four independent outlets in the United Kingdom from our list
    VenueCityTypeCategoryGoogle rating bandWebsitePhone
    KORK Wine and DeliWhitley BayBar or pubWine bar4.5+Website shownPhone shown
    The Indian StreateryBirminghamRestaurantIndian restaurant4.0 to 4.4Website shownPhone shown
    Harden SpiceBingleyQuick serviceIndian takeaway4.0 to 4.4Website shownPhone shown
    Uncle Jack's Pizza Co.LisburnQuick servicePizza Takeout–Website shownPhone shown
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    What the numbers show

    By outlet count, the United Kingdom is in the top third of our markets.

    The 9 largest metro areas hold 40% of the country's outlets, led by London at 17%.

    How the numbers are defined

    How the shares are defined

    Selling into the United Kingdom

    Build a quick-service and fast-food outlets list first

    Quick-service and fast-food outlets weigh more in the United Kingdom than elsewhere; give them their own list and pitch.

    Use reviews to rank leads

    Outlets in the United Kingdom carry deeper public review histories than elsewhere, a larger public review footprint to consider when prioritising leads.

    Pair visits with group deals

    Chains and groups run more of the market in the United Kingdom than in most countries (87% independent, median 96%), so a few head-office agreements can open many doors at once.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many restaurants and bars are there in the United Kingdom?

    250,000+ restaurants, cafes, quick-service outlets, bars and pubs, hotels excluded (94,000+ restaurants, 60,000+ quick-service and fast-food outlets, 51,000+ cafes and coffee shops and 48,000+ bars and pubs); with 41,000+ hotels, 290,000+ on-premise outlets in the United Kingdom.

    How common are quick-service and fast-food outlets in the United Kingdom?

    The United Kingdom is among the markets we track where quick-service and fast-food outlets make up the largest share of outlets. Quick-service and fast-food outlets are 20% of outlets in the United Kingdom.

    How well reviewed are outlets in the United Kingdom?

    The United Kingdom is among the European markets we track with the highest share of outlets with 100+ public reviews. 49% of outlets in the United Kingdom carry 100+ public reviews.

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