Pubs in UK city call last orders early as revellers complain they can't get pint after 10pm

Revellers in the centre of a major UK city claim they can't get a after 10pm as last orders are called so early.

Drinkers enjoying a tipple in around central London claim they are prevented from carrying on their night past a "sad" time. People in the capital have taken to social media to lament the early closing time, saying in some cases, last call is as early as 9.20pm.

Fed-up patrons have been left wondering why the pubs are shutting their doors so early, especially since in other parts of the city, drinking spots remain open much later. Taking to X (formerly ), one person said: "Central London. Last orders at 9.20. Pub shut at 10. Literally why?"

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Others in London echoed this confusion and pointed out that the premature last call spoils the mood, making it difficult for pub-goers to savour their experience. One user agreed, posting: "Closing at 10 is bad enough but I haaaate when they do last orders so far removed from closing time. It just creates a 'get the hell out of here vibe' and its no longer chill."

Nonetheless, some people came up with a humorous explanation. They wrote: "People need to get home before they have to face the horror of the night bus."

A third joked: "People need to get home before they have to face the horror of the night bus." And turns out, it's not just Londoners suffering the early closing hours.

The individual shared: "I used to work in Birmingham, in the 'professional' area of the city. The pubs closed at 7pm and closed at weekends. From 5pm to 7pm they were rammed full, then people went home and they were empty."

Another person noted of London's transport network: "Last train home usually about 11pm," adding, "After that you are stranded."

Others still said they prefer drinking in the capital's outskirts or other UK regions where extended pub hours are more common. A commenter said: "No one stays in the City after 9.... most can only afford to live absolute miles away. Love a northern city, me. Everything on the doorstep."

Meanwhile others pointed out London's lofty pint prices and said it was difficult to afford a night out anyway. One wrote: "£8 a pint isn't helping when it's half that everywhere else." while another joked: "If you're drinking in central London, it's safe to say you'll be skint by 10pm anyway."