Most cities are developing at least a couple bars clustered together, and they are pretty universally well attended by millenials. Previous generations might feel guilt or shame about spending a night at the bars. Modern parents are much more sensible and hire a sitter and rideshare to a brewery every now and then. Some bars and brewerys have a more substantial meal service as well, and it's not unheard of to bring your kid in tow during dinner hours.

To me, its a business that will only get more profitable as younger generations become much more sensible adults around social drinking. Outside of a pandemic, that is. Even my parents generation seems to be seeing a resurgence in going out to bars now that kids have grown up and moved away. My mom now frequents tequila bars with her friends. It doesn't even matter if it's a cold climate. Throw on the game, buy a few heat lamps, and have a special on pitchers.

Drinking culture is seeing a huge resurgence in the 4 U.S. metros I've lived in the last few years imo, although I don't have any particular data to point to off hand. Given the increasing secularization of american culture, and the acceptance of the fact that you can indeed have a bender with your friends on a weekend and still pass your medical school exams, I see no reason why bars aren't the best bet in