Four in 10 people happy to spend up to 22% more on food and drinks after coronavirus, poll finds

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People are willing to pay 10 per cent more for a pint to help the hospitality sector — with Londoners willing to pay 22 per cent extra — following the fallout of coronavirus, a new poll has found. Konrad Kelling, head of small business at Barclaycard Payments, said: “While the hospitality industry is undoubtedly facing a challenging road ahead, it’s heartwarming to see how committed the great British public is to supporting their local pubs and restaurants. Recommended Twelve footballers fined for telling pub they were in same household Those aged between 18 and 34 were found to be most eager to support their local pubs and restaurants, with almost half open to higher prices and over a third now likely to increase the amount they tip for staff. “But, having spent so much time working in the industry and of course visiting many venues regularly as a customer — I never doubted that the staff and customers would do their best to help keep these businesses open.