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I'll stay on me own
Pork scratchings
Friendly, attentive bar staff
Carpet - I feel more at home in the lounge than the bar
Clean bogs - I'm put off by smelly bogs, wet floors, no running water or soap - it says a lot about the place
Somewhere for me to sit down - I drink too my beer quickly if I'm standing up, especially if I can't put my drink down
Waes hael!
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Music is a bit of a trap in a pub much like anywhere else. My one stepson plays music that really gives me deppression. If that was played in a pub I was in I would hit the scotch in no time at all. Rap also drives me nuts. Middle of the road stuff from 60s, 70s and 80s I can live with but may drive other customers balmy. So I say no music for everyones sanity.
Pub games are OK as long as the bar area is big enough but these days the mobile phone seems to have superceeded everything. Customers stare at these little magic boxes oblivious to their mates around them.Gossip is transferred electronically which is a real pain to eavesdroppers like me. My hearing is crap when someone next to me is talking but I can easily pick out a conversation across the room.
Clean toilets and comfortable chairs would be nice but I always live in hope. A smile from behind the bar can make up for any number of short comings.
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A newspaper for customers to read is usually a good sign, and double points for the Morning Advertiser or The Publican. Better still, a supply of the local CAMRA branch newsletters.
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I really miss those hot pies from the 60s and 70s. Stuck in the hot glass case for hours ( DAYS ? ) on end. Pastry like cardboard and filling like nut brittle. What do we get offered now ?.....Pancettas and Wraps ! This was not the stuff that made Britain great.
I am a great fan of really good pies. My girth will testify to that. I would love to see a return to traditional snacks in pubs but without the health risks of the past.
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DARTBOARD with an oche and plenty of chalk
Crusty ham or cheese rolls for a pound
Contentious I know but - a flat screen TV with Sky Sports - granted it should be turned off when there is nothing on.
soap, hot water, hand drying implement, toilet seat, lock on the door, toilet paper, door on the cubicle - yes I have seen everyone of these lacking on my travels.
Proper bar stools (none of this heavy modern stuff) only found at the bar.
Govial Landlord with a general disregard for compulsery closing times when the need arises.
Covered area for smokers away from the door
Tins of snuff
Mini Cheddars
A veteran drinker who everyone respects but cannot understand
Last edited by Strongers; 20-05-2010 at 22:48.
Reason: mentioned beer
WE ARE THE BREADMEN - UP THE BEES
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[QUOTE=Strongers;13067]DARTBOARD with an oche and plenty of chalk
soap, hot water, hand drying implement, toilet seat, lock on the door, toilet paper, door on the cubicle - yes I have seen everyone of these lacking on my travels.
I like this one. One Wetherspoons I went to there was a door missing off one, a loo seat off another, no light in one, no paper in most, no paper or holder in one, no locks on a few doors. I checked and found it is inspected every hour. They didn't seem to see why I queried the eyesight of the toilet checker - no sense of humour some folk.
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Bowl of water for the dog.
Coat hooks (especially when it's raining).
Prat Ejection System
Roast potatoes on the bar on Sundays
Chocolate to keep Mrs A quiet.
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Former Pubs Galore Coder
Originally Posted by
ROBCamra
Lass O Gowrie in Manchester.
Centurian in Newcastle again.
Barrels in Berwick.
I'm going to have to note down all these Manchester pubs, will give me something to do when we next visit the in-laws. Did get taken out to a Sci-Fi bar there a few years ago which was brilliant fun, I don't remember any Real Ales (or even Romulan ones) though.
I'm surprised to see Dave hasn't joined in on the chocolate votes.
Definitely agree with Oggy in mentioning friendly staff as well, friendly bar staff will make me forget many sins.
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