Check Festive Bottle Shop Hours to Avoid Dry Celebrations
UK residents planning Christmas lunches and New Year's parties are urged to check reduced bottle shop trading hours early. Major chains have confirmed shorter opening times over key holidays.
UK residents planning Christmas lunches and New Year's parties are urged to check reduced bottle shop trading hours early. Major chains have confirmed shorter opening times over key holidays.
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