Aqualung's comment (Cross Keys Inn) immediately made me think of 'galliards and lute-songs served in chilling ale', and I often form my own opinions based on the soundtrack as I enter a pub. But what is it we like or dislike about music in the pub? Does the dire muzak, rap (with a silent 'c') and earsplitting Europop that so many of us (myself included) criticise add any value, and if so, to whom?
I'm not including live music in this (maybe I should?) as it is common for people to travel to a pub specifically to see an act, so the reason for their being there is obvious, I think.
Thoughts?