The lights are going out all over Britain. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime. Or possibly ever. The British pub is under threat. An institution adored and envied all over the world is disappearing before our very eyes and with it our national drink, beer.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article2935513.ece
2007-11-25 06:42:22 · 6 answers · asked by Fred3663 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I bought five just last night. Its the smoking ban that's ruining the pub trade now faster than anything has done before it, and nothing more complicated than that.
2007-11-25 06:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that people don't want a pint , it's just that pubs are ripping us of big time.
£3 for a beer or £20 for 54 cans or bottles which would you choose
2007-11-25 06:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smoking ban, tax on beer, chavs in the pub and the high rents that the breweries charge are all making it harder and harder for landlord/ladies to earn a living
2007-11-25 06:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by JASON N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
same thing happening in Ireland i blame the price of the pint plus its way cheaper to buy beer in an off license
2007-11-25 06:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by JJ N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree lets all have a few beers and keep the pub alive
2007-11-25 06:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i blame the smoking ban.
2007-11-25 06:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋