Pubs throughout the UK are invited to register on the Pub2Me website, ready for a national consumer launch. Each participating pub will display their menu card, with a selection of drinks and food options they are able to offer for collection and possibly delivery.

A spokesperson for pub2me said: ’We are currently discussing government support, celebrity support via social media and sponsorship from major companies. It has not been the best of times for pubs over the past few years, but this latest threat cannot be allowed to bring down such an essential and treasured part of our social lives.’