Perhaps we need to break free from the word ‘Pub’? Pub is an abbreviation of the identification of a ‘Public House’. A place to which the public have access. Historically they were places which sold beer and spirits (and perhaps wine). I’m in my 70’s and I was raised when ‘Pubs’ were a place where mainly men met and drank! Today, perhaps the premises need to become ‘different’ to cater for a generation who might prefer to meet for a morning coffee (and cake), maybe a sandwich or light lunch and in the late afternoon ‘Tea or high tea with scones and still perhaps a sandwich’? After 6.00pm the place should morph into a place where dinner is on offer (maybe just two dishes[ok plus a vegetable option x 2]). I think it is time that drink became ancillary to the primary function which should be a hub (not pub) where locals and visitors can relax without feeling they need to buy alcohol? I like a drink but I now prefer a convivial atmosphere and cross section of people who meet to chat and enjoy good food and conversation. In the daytime this will probably not be focussed on alcohol?
Pubs were once part of the essential fabric of British society, especially in rural areas. Very well done therefore to all the community running the charming Prince of Wales pub.
Perhaps we need to break free from the word ‘Pub’? Pub is an abbreviation of the identification of a ‘Public House’. A place to which the public have access. Historically they were places which sold beer and spirits (and perhaps wine). I’m in my 70’s and I was raised when ‘Pubs’ were a place where mainly men met and drank! Today, perhaps the premises need to become ‘different’ to cater for a generation who might prefer to meet for a morning coffee (and cake), maybe a sandwich or light lunch and in the late afternoon ‘Tea or high tea with scones and still perhaps a sandwich’? After 6.00pm the place should morph into a place where dinner is on offer (maybe just two dishes[ok plus a vegetable option x 2]). I think it is time that drink became ancillary to the primary function which should be a hub (not pub) where locals and visitors can relax without feeling they need to buy alcohol? I like a drink but I now prefer a convivial atmosphere and cross section of people who meet to chat and enjoy good food and conversation. In the daytime this will probably not be focussed on alcohol?
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Absolutely!
Pubs were once part of the essential fabric of British society, especially in rural areas.
Very well done therefore to all the community running the charming Prince of Wales pub.
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