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12-06-2022, 11:30
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As a counterpoint to yesterday’s post (https://pubcurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2022/06/a-sight-ot-gladden-heart.html), here are a few things in pubs that for me are an instant turn-off.
The name of the pub displayed on the outside wall in a script font
It is described as “Something” & Kitchen
Part of the building painted in dark grey, blue, red or green
You are asked at the door or at the bar whether you are eating with them
A menu lacking pounds signs and trailing zeroes
Charges a substantial premium for half pints
Modern polished wood floors
An abundance of posing tables
Long wooden forms with no backs
Place settings on all or most of the tables
Many tables too big for a party of four
Motivational quotes on the walls
Uniformed bar staff
An elaborate display of wine and spirit bottles on the bar back with no clutter from notices or bags of snacks
An interior colour scheme of cold pastelsDeliberately curated “mellow” music
Although they are something of a bête noire of mine, I haven’t included scatter cushions as they’ve become pretty ubiquitous and you can easily move them out of the way.
More... (https://pubcurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2022/06/sights-to-make-heart-sink.html)
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As a counterpoint to yesterday’s post (https://pubcurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2022/06/a-sight-ot-gladden-heart.html), here are a few things in pubs that for me are an instant turn-off.
The name of the pub displayed on the outside wall in a script font
It is described as “Something” & Kitchen
Part of the building painted in dark grey, blue, red or green
You are asked at the door or at the bar whether you are eating with them
A menu lacking pounds signs and trailing zeroes
Charges a substantial premium for half pints
Modern polished wood floors
An abundance of posing tables
Long wooden forms with no backs
Place settings on all or most of the tables
Many tables too big for a party of four
Motivational quotes on the walls
Uniformed bar staff
An elaborate display of wine and spirit bottles on the bar back with no clutter from notices or bags of snacks
An interior colour scheme of cold pastelsDeliberately curated “mellow” music
Although they are something of a bête noire of mine, I haven’t included scatter cushions as they’ve become pretty ubiquitous and you can easily move them out of the way.
More... (https://pubcurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2022/06/sights-to-make-heart-sink.html)