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What Do You Like/Dislike in a Pub?


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#1 Scoats

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Posted 18 May 2004 - 05:15 AM

Hey Guys,

I hope you are doing well. It's always a pleasure running into you. I hope someday we can hang out when I'm not actually working.

My question is, regarding pubs, what things have you experienced that really appeals to you, and what revolts you?

#2 beergirl

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Posted 18 May 2004 - 07:41 AM

This probably won't come as a big surprise to other women, but my number one pet peeve in a pub is a poorly maintained restroom. Come on, how difficult can it be?!

A great pub to me has a good selection of beer - meaning styles - not quantity. Listing Bud, Bud Light, Miller, Miller Lite, Coors, Coors Light, Michelob, Michelob Light, Heineken, Amstel Light, Stella Artois etc. isn't a selection - it's all the same beer with a different marketing program.

The area should be reasonably tidy and clean - not anticeptic. I like well-worn pubs that have a cozy feel.

I really like there to be hooks under the bar to hang my backpack or jacket on. (I actually look and usually comment on whether there are any or not.)

I like there to be a size selection in the beer served (10 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz). I don't always want an imperial pint's worth.

I'm sure more will come to me after I post this!
"There's a whole lotta things I ain't never done, but I ain't never had too much fun" Commander Cody

#3 mnebergall

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Posted 18 May 2004 - 07:45 AM

I hate it when they don't have a rail to rest your foot on when you lean against the bar.