THE boss of Brunel Rooms and Soda nightspots in Swindon say takings over the Christmas period were the highest for seven years.
Stephen Reid, said: "It seems bars didn't fair too well but clubs did very well."
Some industry analysts predicted a bleak festive period as many planned house parties or quiet nights in front of the telly.
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