[Drinking] Do you plan to visit a pub this weekend?

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Are you planning on visiting a pub this weekend?

  • Yes - can't wait!

    Votes: 55 15.3%
  • No - danger lies that way.

    Votes: 304 84.7%

  • Total voters
    359


Rugrat

Well-known member
Mar 13, 2011
10,224
Seaford
Why? Not many breweries shut down completely. Like I said - many smaller pubs stayed open selling take away beer.

Those drinking macro piss lager probably won't taste any difference anyway :)

Less the brewing more the distribution. I'd imagine they are restocked every 3-4 weeks so getting them all ready to go at the same time could be tricky
 




Bakero

Languidly clinical
Oct 9, 2010
14,885
Almería
"Pubs in England will be allowed to open from 6am on Saturday in a move the government hopes will help avoid a rush of drinkers as the lockdown is lifted, Downing Street has said." Have they not met British people? :D
 


PILTDOWN MAN

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Sep 15, 2004
19,595
Hurst Green


PILTDOWN MAN

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19,595
Hurst Green
I can't imagine the breweries have been able to restock even the majority of pubs. There might be some pretty rank beer being served up in the first few days, or just the fizzy/bottled stuff

There’s plenty of nice fresh stuff out there, no need for old beer.
 


PILTDOWN MAN

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Sep 15, 2004
19,595
Hurst Green
I agree that there might be less choice, particularly cask, but a keg will be good for the best part of two months. A decent landlord will be well prepared. I've had fresh cask beer throughout from my local, the difference being going from a choice of 4 or 5 to 1.

Most kegs of lager have a 6 month shelf life from leaving the brewery (your standard ones) others 3 months, cider 12 months Strongbow 3000 years.

Cask 3 weeks
 




Cheshire Cat

The most curious thing..
No chance. Whole palavar has taken all the fun out of it.
 


Leekbrookgull

Well-known member
Jul 14, 2005
16,384
Leek
Saturday and the pub's.

Are you going and if so how is your local working it ? Our's The Denford Hollybush booked a two hour slot 3-5 just to see how it goes. One way system apparently with table service. the-hollybush-inn-denford.jpg
 


PILTDOWN MAN

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Sep 15, 2004
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Hurst Green
Less the brewing more the distribution. I'd imagine they are restocked every 3-4 weeks so getting them all ready to go at the same time could be tricky

Most pubs have weekly deliveries. Therefore it’s been a case of heavier but normal rounds. The issue has been collecting empty, opened, and full out of date stock.
 




Pavilionaire

Well-known member
Jul 7, 2003
31,263
For me, no. It's too early for this. Why? Because we have to get kids back to school / nursery in order for parents to go back to work.. We cannot afford to furlough people much longer, and businesses have to get back into the swing of things before the transition period ends in just under 6 months time. It's madness to do this when towns like Leicester are in complete lockdown and when track and trace isn't working.

I'll be sticking to small groups in the garden only.
 


Springal

Well-known member
Feb 12, 2005
24,782
GOSBTS
"Pubs in England will be allowed to open from 6am on Saturday in a move the government hopes will help avoid a rush of drinkers as the lockdown is lifted, Downing Street has said." Have they not met British people? :D

Not all pubs can - only pubs that already have a license that allow for a 6am opening. What they mean is - they are removing the COVID restrictions on licensed premises at 6am tomorrow.
 


The Kid Frankie

New member
Sep 5, 2012
2,082
Got a 2 hour slot booked at one of the locals. Gonna get watch the game and get steamo first though so it doesn't hurt so much when we have to leave.
 




Superphil

Dismember
Jul 7, 2003
25,679
In a pile of football shirts
Living in the country has it's benefits, no need to book a slot, will wander around the lanes of Smock Alley and Nutbourne and try a couple out tomorrow night.
 








sams dad

I hate Palarse
Feb 7, 2004
6,383
The Hill of The Gun
I will be in The 6 Bells in Chiddingly at 12 o’clock.
I had a chat with one of the licensees this afternoon, and he seems confident that social distancing can be maintained,
 


southstandandy

WEST STAND ANDY
Jul 9, 2003
6,047
Let the chaos commence. No way I'm going to join the kids with the initial rush and won't book to go to a pub. Will wait until next year when things are hopefully back to normal.
 


Bry Nylon

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Helpful Moderator
Jul 21, 2003
20,573
Playing snooker
I will be in The 6 Bells in Chiddingly at 12 o’clock.
I had a chat with one of the licensees this afternoon, and he seems confident that social distancing can be maintained,

Now renamed the 3 Bells?
 


BeHereNow

New member
Mar 2, 2016
1,759
Southwick
If there’s a pub in Brighton that is showing the game, not expecting me to queue and that I don’t have to book a table in advance then count me in!
 




Guinness Boy

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Jul 23, 2003
37,341
Up and Coming Sunny Portslade


PILTDOWN MAN

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Sep 15, 2004
19,595
Hurst Green
For me, no. It's too early for this. Why? Because we have to get kids back to school / nursery in order for parents to go back to work.. We cannot afford to furlough people much longer, and businesses have to get back into the swing of things before the transition period ends in just under 6 months time. It's madness to do this when towns like Leicester are in complete lockdown and when track and trace isn't working.

I'll be sticking to small groups in the garden only.

So the massive part of economy that is pubs, hotels, restaurants etc that employ huge numbers, all currently furloughed, are the very businesses that need to open.

Your argument contradicts itself. Unless of course you neglect this industry.
 


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