Only a quarter of pubs reopened after the end of lockdown in England this week, it has been reported.
Many hospitality venues have said reopening in areas under Tier 2 restrictions "is not worth it" because of strict coronavirus rules.
The British Beer and Pub Association said several pubs that had reopened after lockdown then closed again because of poor trade due to the current measures, the Telegraph reports.
A poll of 8,000 pubs found that just 27 per cent reopened following the end of lockdown.
Under Tier 2 restrictions in England, pubs can only sell alcohol if it is accompanied by a "substantial meal".
Venues that cannot serve such meals have to remain closed.
People are allowed to have a meal inside pubs or restaurants but only with people from their own household.
However, if you want to meet a friend, the only option is to stay outside, within the rule of six.
Wales has seen the harshest measures as pubs have been banned from selling alcohol and can only operate as takeaways after 6pm.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said it was "ridiculous" that pubs were forced to close despite their efforts to make venues safe for customers and staff.
She said: "Having invested £500m in safety measures to ensure they are Covid-secure, it is ridiculous so many of our pubs are being forced to remain closed unfairly.
"It is clear the meagre £1,000 one-off payment for pubs this Christmas isn't going to be anywhere near enough to save those who simply cannot open or are completely unviable."
The Mirror is calling for a £2billion supermarket Covid tax break refund to be given to struggling pubs.
Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco were among the supermarkets that announced they would hand back money from the business rates holiday scheme launched by Mr Sunak at the start of the pandemic.
If just 10 per cent of the £2bn – £200m – went to closed pubs it would be worth £8,000 each.
The campaign has also been backed by Ms McClarkin, who said: “I wholeheartedly back the Mirror’s great campaign.
“Our sector has been struggling under the weight of unfair restrictions for months, with no end in sight.
“Millions of pints of beer have been wasted as we have cycled in and out of lockdown at short notice this year, brewers’ turnover quite literally being poured down the drain.”
Trade body UKHospitality said savings firms would benefit the Treasury as pubs, restaurants and bars pay £40bn a year in taxes.
