Pubs and wellbeing

Making friends at your local

We’ve all had a day brightened up by a spontaneous chat with a stranger, and whether you plan to catch up with an old friend or get to know someone new, there’s no better venue than your local pub or social club.

That’s why CAMRA has created a new scheme targeted at combating loneliness, one that encourages people to socialise in new interactions at the pub! Publicans are invited to transform a vacant pub table into a ‘talking table’ by holding one table aside, displaying one of our table talkers that feature conversation ice breakers so attendees can begin the steady flow of getting to know each other.

Publicans who are operating the ‘talking table’ scheme can list their venue, along with the date and time of operation, on our website so as many people as possible can get themselves involved. Pub going has so many social and wellbeing benefits; lets get people talking all while supporting and celebrating their community local pub.

If you need support, please check out resources provided by the Campaign to End Loneliness or contact your GP for information on what’s available in your local area