FabSwingers.com forum: The perfect pub

By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

With so many pubs closing down, there does seem to be very few "real" pub's around these day's.

It used to be that the local pub was the hub of a community in smaller rural areas.

And even in town's and cities.

But with the demise of the local.

If you were to open a pub or visit one, what would you like to see to make a successful pub?

I think it starts with having people who run it enthusiastic and friendly talking to everyone not just the chosen few sitting on stools at the end of the bar.

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

We have a few vibrant local pubs - the trick seems to be

Exceptionally good bar staff

Space

Great selection of drinks including cocktails

Interesting food menu

Reasonably priced

Good music and a bit of live music

Heated outdoor area

These places are buzzing at the weekend and busy most nights and lunchtimes of the week.

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

Bar staff can make or break a pub, so they are probably the most important. And as long as the beer is cold and at a good price, customers will keep coming back

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Just go to Ireland. Study them for a few days. Irish pubs are still kicking.

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

"Just go to Ireland. Study them for a few days. Irish pubs are still kicking. "

Agreed

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Hot tub bar

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By *weetChariotMan
over a year ago

High Wycombe

I was told this week that The Vanilla Alternative looks like a converted old pub ... Perhaps we can find a few more and establish a chain.

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

Nags Head in Malvern. That's all you need to know! Few years back, as they were officially CAMRAs best town pub in U.K. They advertised for a new bar manager. Short ad.

"Wanted: Bar manager for best pub in U.K.

Person Specification: Best bar manager in U.K."

That was all it said!

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I was told this week that The Vanilla Alternative looks like a converted old pub ... Perhaps we can find a few more and establish a chain. "

La Chambre in Sheffield is a converted pub. It has a real bar where you come in, and a bar feel, with a dancefloor and a pole. The sexily clad people and a visit upstairs tells a different story

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

I'll stik with the R.B.L club

Nice place

Nice drinks

Nice price,s

Nice bar snaks

The best Barman on the planet.

Nice people Hoo you can trust and respect.

Eg... You can leeve your money on the bar. Wonder off to do sumthing then wen you come back its still Thar.

Live entertainment weekley

Pool table

Dart board

Juk box

Wot Mor can you want

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

It would need to have no tv. There must be good food. A wide selection of drink and wood fire

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

My local is my second home, not that im alcohol dependent. I meet all the local tradesmen and alot of work is generated. Its a great atmosphere and walking distance...perfect

Its a place where everyone knows your name

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Live bands fri/sat. Nice and quiet in the week. Sit down eating.

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