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Stolen pint glasses costing pubs £133 million a year - have you ever taken one?

On March 19, 2026, Simple Business's survey showed 35% of Brits admit taking a pub glass in the past year, resulting in 38 million stolen glasses, as reported by GMB.
Anecdotes and social posts showed GMB viewer comment 'you're not British if you don't do that', landlords say breakages exceed thefts, and homes fill with branded glasses.
GMB estimated stolen pint glasses cost pubs around £133 million a year, with landlords facing replacement bills of more than £130 million.
Under the Theft Act 1968, Mortons Solicitors said it’s 'unlikely' you will be taken to court over a stolen pint glass; the maximum penalty is seven years, says the Crown Prosecution Service.
Brewer and broadcaster Jaega Wise warned that continued theft would bring consequences, saying, 'Of course it's not a victimless crime. It costs breweries, and it costs pubs a lot of money.

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Stolen pint glasses costing pubs £133 million a year - have you ever taken one?

Stollen pint glasses are costing pubs in the UK around £133 million a year, according to Good Morning Britain - have you ever taken one?

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Stolen pint glasses cost pub landlords millions

Over a third of Brits have “borrowed” a pint glass from a pub, according to new research from Simply Business. And while it may seem like harmless fun for punters, the scale adds up, costing pub landlords an estimated total of up to £133 million last year alone. The British Beer and Pub Association estimated that one pub would close every day in 2025. And this fresh insight shines a light on yet another challenge pubs face when it comes to fig…

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