2007-02-25 19:18:05 · 26 answers · asked by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
No, I don't think so, I think people are waking up to smoking (well, they should be) people still like going out to drink and socialise.
I don't smoke anyway and the town I live is packed on a Saturday night, if some smokers stay away cause of the bans, good, room to move and breathe!
As for smoking areas in pubs, unless the room as air tight with an air lock type entrance (one door closes for another to open) the smoke is still getting everywhere else, just cause you can't see it, doesn't mean its not there.
2007-02-25 19:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ni 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The ban didn't affect trade in Scotland too much - I smoke but it's nice to be able to come home from the pub and not stink of stale smoke on your hair and clothes.
As long as English pubs make an effort like Scottish and Irish ones have to accommodate smokers outside with shelters and stuff, I can't see the problem. It's a lot more pleasant atmosphere to sit in, although it feels a bit weird at first!
Also, you save money cause you smoke less, especially in the winter!
2007-02-25 20:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It isn't gonna be the final death nail for the licence trade, but for the little pubs with no outside areas that cannot offer food...
I run a pub and am fortunate to have a large outside area. However where i am situated i am surrounded by 10 other pubs, some of which are the size of large living rooms! These pubs have been around for years and are steeped in history, but they cannot see how they will survive this.
Large wine bars, chain pubs and bigger pubs like myself will be fine but these little back street pubs will most certainly die away over the coming year and this is a shame as these pubs are the ones with the most character and charm. This HAS happened in Ireland and Scotland and WILL happen here. No one speaks up for the little man anymore. Thats the problem.
2007-02-26 05:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Fay 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Has the smoking ban been the final death nail for the licence trade in Ireland? No.
Has the smoking ban been the final death nail for the licence trade in Scotland? No.
What makes anyone think it's going to be any different with England?
2007-02-25 19:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by k² 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely. We've had a smoking ban in Ireland for a few years now, and people haven't stopped going to pubs. There's been about a 10% reduction in spending in pubs, but this trend had already started before the smoking ban was introduced so it may not be related to it. Many people blame it on the high price of drink (5 Euro for a pint of beer).
2007-02-25 19:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by Gnomon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well us guinea pigs up north have been doing this for a while now. No the bar trade say it does not affect them and the pubs and clubs are no quieter. Just a lot of groups outside with a permanent cloud over their heads. I unfortunately am one of those but my non smoker friends say what a diff their clothes and hair is the next day. The good thing for smokers is that you now smoke about 3 instead of 20! You are more reluctant to go out as its cold and sometimes you lose your pals!!!!!!
2007-02-26 12:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should it be? That hasn't happened up here in Scotland. In fact, pubs are now more full than before because all the people who, in the past, couldn't or wouldn't go to pubs because of the smoke pollution, can now go out for an evening and enjoy themselves. There are more non-smokers than smokers you know!
The smokers all collect in a huddle at the door in all weathers and look pathetic, sucking on their cancer sticks!
The smoking ban is brilliant. If people want to commit slow suicide, let them do it in their own homes without inflicting their poison on innocent people.
2007-02-25 20:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. The doom and gloom merchants were wrong about all day opening, they were wrong about extended licensing hours and they are wrong about this. I have been in the licensed trade for 40 years and times have changed - the trend nowadays is for a more user friendly atmosphere with the accent on the general ambiance of a bar, service levels, and a clean, smoke free environment. The smoking ban will encourage all of this and allow infrequent pub goers to enjoy themselves without having to go home stinking of stale cigarette smoke
2007-02-26 01:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. The pubs are still trading in Ireland and they've been operating a ban for about a year.
Personally, I'm looking forward to having a beer without going home smelling of cigarettes.
2007-02-26 00:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. In fact all of the non smokers that have had to stay away from pubs and bars will now start to come out, and when the smokers realise that they are bored, they will start to go out again, and just smoke outside when they 'need' to - just like how it has gone in Scotland and Ireland.
2007-02-26 21:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by Leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋