FabSwingers.com forum: Paying for entrance into your local on NYE

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So I'm going to my local for tonight, and hadn't even batted an eye lid at getting charged for entrance even tho I'm not planning on staying the whole night there

But I heard on radio somebody complaining that they've spent their 'wages' in the same pub all year only for them to be charged on NYE - got me thinking

Anyway my local, is also giving two raffle tickets away with each entry ticket - one for a free drink and one for food - so I'm not complaining

I'll be off to a club anyway come midnight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our local is even charging off duty staff to get in!!

Bloody rip off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some of the regulars at the pub where I work absolutely refuse to pay for a ticket as they are in all year and don't see why they should pay to come to a place they don't normally have to! Thing is the ticket price covers a buffet and a disco so don't personally get what their argument is

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Let them all shag the Mrs.

No one will complain then lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So I'm going to my local for tonight, and hadn't even batted an eye lid at getting charged for entrance even tho I'm not planning on staying the whole night there

But I heard on radio somebody complaining that they've spent their 'wages' in the same pub all year only for them to be charged on NYE - got me thinking

Anyway my local, is also giving two raffle tickets away with each entry ticket - one for a free drink and one for food - so I'm not complaining

I'll be off to a club anyway come midnight "

I never had to pay to get into a pub on NYE until the year 2000.. the millennium. It seems to be a scam what's carried on from there, just another way to cream more money.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

Just as well they keep the place ticking over between your annual visits !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everywhere is ticket to stop too many people turning up. My local gets packed now and then and people queue to get in because it's popular and not huge inside. They take on extra doormen and provide bar food. There's always a dj at weekends anyway but he will charge more for NYE.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So I'm going to my local for tonight, and hadn't even batted an eye lid at getting charged for entrance even tho I'm not planning on staying the whole night there

But I heard on radio somebody complaining that they've spent their 'wages' in the same pub all year only for them to be charged on NYE - got me thinking

Anyway my local, is also giving two raffle tickets away with each entry ticket - one for a free drink and one for food - so I'm not complaining

I'll be off to a club anyway come midnight

I never had to pay to get into a pub on NYE until the year 2000.. the millennium. It seems to be a scam what's carried on from there, just another way to cream more money."

We used to pay back in the 80s. It's not a new thing.

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By *aveandkate35Couple
over a year ago

telford

I'm not sure but I know our local does this so that a) they know how many will be there and b) so they can chose who they don't want to let in - we all know there are locals who will ruin it for everyone.

The ticket price includes a pint and buffet which I think means they are probably at break even, not making anything out of it except that it's a private party and can be more enjoyable for everyone.

I see no problem at all with this approach.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So I'm going to my local for tonight, and hadn't even batted an eye lid at getting charged for entrance even tho I'm not planning on staying the whole night there

But I heard on radio somebody complaining that they've spent their 'wages' in the same pub all year only for them to be charged on NYE - got me thinking

Anyway my local, is also giving two raffle tickets away with each entry ticket - one for a free drink and one for food - so I'm not complaining

I'll be off to a club anyway come midnight

I never had to pay to get into a pub on NYE until the year 2000.. the millennium. It seems to be a scam what's carried on from there, just another way to cream more money.

We used to pay back in the 80s. It's not a new thing. "

That's rough..it was unheard of around here until 2000.Now they used to lock the doors at around 10:30...who was in,stayed in.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I gave up going out NYE years ago because everywhere is packed.

I prefer ticketed - even for a pub - because it limits who can get in and keeps things comfortable.

Ticketed at a pub , to me, should include a drink and food.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

"So I'm going to my local for tonight, and hadn't even batted an eye lid at getting charged for entrance even tho I'm not planning on staying the whole night there

But I heard on radio somebody complaining that they've spent their 'wages' in the same pub all year only for them to be charged on NYE - got me thinking

Anyway my local, is also giving two raffle tickets away with each entry ticket - one for a free drink and one for food - so I'm not complaining

I'll be off to a club anyway come midnight

I never had to pay to get into a pub on NYE until the year 2000.. the millennium. It seems to be a scam what's carried on from there, just another way to cream more money."

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

The local pubs round here charge to get in and ya dnt even get a free pint or food and most of em dont have a band or dj just charge ya to get through the door.most peeps i know will be at house partys

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The same as this really.

Plus I'm not fond of part time drinkers and d*unkerdness so I avoid pubs nye.

Our local does not charge but the manager gives tickets to the regulars.

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

We're off for a meal in a pub, didn't occur to us we might be asked for an entrance fee, won't be so shocked now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just let them know that you will not be going in there anymore as pubs are public houses not private clubs.

If the charge is to cover say a drink on entry and Buffett then that's ok but to charge just to be let in? That would be the last time in that pub!!!

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By *udolphsRocketMan
over a year ago

Loughborough

"I'm not sure but I know our local does this so that a) they know how many will be there and b) so they can chose who they don't want to let in - we all know there are locals who will ruin it for everyone.

The ticket price includes a pint and buffet which I think means they are probably at break even, not making anything out of it except that it's a private party and can be more enjoyable for everyone.

I see no problem at all with this approach.

I agree with this ^^^^^

I also think despite the relaxing of the licensing laws by having ticketed entry means its classed as a private party. This would enable the venue to perhaps stay open longer than it may normally be allowed to.

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

No way would I pay to go in a pub I use all year round. A local pub manager tried this one new years Eve and got told by most of the regulars to shove his pub up his arse.

Sadly at Christmas and new year the pubs are ruined by the once a year drinkers who are an absolute pain in the arse. Still, it will soon be back to normal, they will be buying their cans from supermarkets and the pub will be a nice place to be again.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

We are going out for dinner. My local is closing at 7 for a private party

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd prefer to pay for guaranteed entry to a venue that isn't bursting at the seams.

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

BOLDON COLLIERY

the pubs round here give out raffle tickets in the month of dec.

when you get 10 you can exchange them for a NYE one or you can buy one for £10.

this does keep it mainly for their regulars, but does not exclude any one else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never paid to go anywhere on NYE. I usually go to a friend or family party. Watching on tv while a bunch of tourists freeze their asses off in Time's Square.

If they are providing food and such, then I guess paying is fine, but it isn't something I would do.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd only pay if all the money's collected was handed to a local charity

I know plenty need it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's to cover the cost of some food and entertainment along with paying the staff to work NYE? Then I would happily pay.

Margins are not the only things that are tight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shock horror, public landlord running a business chooses to make profit!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

My 'local' usually charges a couple of quid. Helps control numbers and the proceeds go to the Sick Kids Hospital.

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

I'm a performer and DJ and usually charge double on NYE. If a venue brings someone like me in or put on extra security, they have to charge. How else would they pay us? With buttons?

Pubs and clubs are closing at an alarming rate in this country. Support them or be stuck in a soulless Witherspoon's forever

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Our local charges NYE too, so we discovered last year

£10 to see a band we could have seen there during the year for free? No chance!

It is a rip off, as they easily make enough money to cover any xtra expense. People ususlly spend more and stay longer.

This is part of the reason we are going to The Attic for some naughty fun tonight. Same charge as any other night too.

Nita

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I'd prefer to pay for guaranteed entry to a venue that isn't bursting at the seams."

Sadly you tend get both the guaranteed entry AND the bursting at the seems.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I'd prefer to pay for guaranteed entry to a venue that isn't bursting at the seams.

Sadly you tend get both the guaranteed entry AND the bursting at the seems. "

* seams...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd prefer to pay for guaranteed entry to a venue that isn't bursting at the seams.

Sadly you tend get both the guaranteed entry AND the bursting at the seems. "

True... depends where you go I guess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't mind paying entrance ticket anytime to see a band of my choice, but I do miss the nye days when a pub crawl to catch up with many people was possible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The ticket price includes a pint and buffet which I think means they are probably at break even, not making anything out of it except that it's a private party and can be more enjoyable for everyone.

I see no problem at all with this approach.

I agree with this ^^^^^

I seem to recall this is the case. Used to live next to a pub where the local council refused to extend the licensing hours due to the proximity of residential housing.

So their solution was to do ticketed private parties for various events throughout the year. Made living nearby miserable.

No consideration for local people who had to live there.

Mind you, it also meant that they would *always* be refused any applications for one-off late opening. So perhaps if they didn't behave like dicks, they could have had those occasional extended hours...

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