why do most traditional pubs not have any windows?

Answer 1

because they do not want their customers to be seen by cops lol

Answer 2

What is this person on about? For a start, what does he mean by 'traditional pub'?

For example a 'traditional' Victorian pub would be loaded to the gunwales with all sorts of glass; mirrors, windows, snob screens, lampshades - You may as well be in Glass City.

The earliest pubs were, quite literally, public houses - and I can't recall any period since man moved on from the mud hut when people lived in houses that had no windows.

The size and presence of windows, or any other architectural feature, would be governed by the age and style of the building.

I've been in many 'traditional' English pubs and have yet to find one totally devoid of windows. Just because they've got curtains on the inside, doesn't mean they're not there. I think this poor chap may have spent too long in his cups.

Answer 3

I know some Scottish Drinking establishments dont, but English pubs, often the old Ale Houses or Coaching Inn's do.

Some of mine locally have large arched windows and the original glass inside ( the type where you can see the defects etc)...

I am not aware of any pubs i have been in that dont have windows !

Answer 4

Most traditional pubs were built at a time when only men could use them and consequently they didn't want their womenfolk seeing that they could be enjoying themselves rather than conducting business transactions.Since that sorry day when women were allowed to cross the threshold windows have become obligatory to show that nothing untoward is happening.

Answer 5

It's all just a big marketing ploy to make more money. If you can't see what's going on outside the pub, you will be less tempted to leave and therefore will drink more booze which equals more profit for the pub's owner.

Answer 6

It is a common business practice used by alot of stores & retailers, casinos....It keeps the customer from being too aware of the time of day. If they are spending their money in the establishment they don't want them to feel they have to hurry home or leave when they see it is getting dark or see people outside running around & coming & going-makes you feel you should be getting things done instead if hanging out, relaxing. Thats why they also do not have alot of clocks around either.

Answer 7

The bar I work at walled up the windows in 40s so the men who drank there couldn't be identified if their wives walked by.

Answer 8

Why does one need a window when all the fellow drinkers keep saying "here´s mud in your eye "? Its difficult to see then, and lots of people drink themselves blind drunk. Only the door is important.

Answer 9

Privacy would be my first guest. Most patrons would not want their Church Members to see them inside drinking spirits.
You know the "closet drinkers", from within the establishment..

Answer 10

because it was dangerous as pub brawls were more common, plus a druken customer could accidentally break it or fall through it.for safety basically

Answer 11

Because people on the street don't want to look in and see all of the crazy things going on in there.