UK household spending: restaurants and hotels
UK household spending: restaurants and hotels stood at £46,584m in Q2 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Household spending and saving table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1985 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Household spending and saving table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption expenditure | |||||||||||
| Restaurants and hotels | 46,584 | 45,721 | 44,872 | 44,387 | 43,974 | 43,140 | 42,493 | 42,139 | 45,408 | 44,826 | |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 56,403 | 56,181 | 55,385 | 55,002 | 54,811 | 54,568 | 54,735 | 53,732 | 52,435 | 53,273 |
Understanding UK household spending: restaurants and hotels
Customer expenditures on prepared meals, beverages consumed on-premise, and overnight lodging services measure total household spending across the United Kingdom within the hospitality sector. This category encompasses restaurants, cafes, pubs, canteens, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and holiday accommodation services. It differs from food retail and housing categories by focusing exclusively on commercially prepared dining and hospitality services rather than raw groceries or permanent residential rent.
Evaluating this indicator requires recognising its high vulnerability to weather disruptions, transport strikes, and shifting consumer disposable incomes. Early quarterly estimates are subject to substantial revisions as VAT returns and hospitality trade surveys are fully processed. Analysts should examine year-on-year trends to filter out seasonal tourism peaks and bank holiday distortions that heavily influence short-term hospitality turnover.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this category include takeaway food deliveries?
- Yes, meals purchased from restaurants and delivery services for immediate consumption are included here.
- Are hotel stays abroad by UK residents captured?
- Accommodation services purchased during international travel follow specific residency rules within tourism expenditure accounts.
- Why do hospitality figures experience sharp revisions?
- The sector comprises numerous small independent businesses, making complete administrative tax and survey data slower to finalise.