So who went to the pub?

[Norman_Conquest]

So who went to the pub yesterday. I am not talking about a family meal in a pub restaurant, but for a few pints with the lads and what was your experience like?

I have just seen the headline on the BBC News web page and the pictures of crowds gathering in Soho - not a mask in sight.

 

[bear66]

So who went to the pub yesterday. I am not talking about a family meal in a pub restaurant, but for a few pints with the lads and was your experience like?

I have just seen the headline on the BBC News web page and the pictures of crowds gathering in Soho - not a mask in sight.

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Who gave permission for a 'street pub' in Soho. They're to blame.

 

[Randy]

Who gave permission for a 'street pub' in Soho. They're to blame.

Plenty of police there too.

 

[bear66]

Plenty of police there too.

But the local authority gave that mass of people permission to be outside in a closed street.

 

[Norfolkred1]

Give it a fortnight to see the results. Still too early for me.

 

[Randy]

But the local authority gave that mass of people permission to be outside in a closed street.

Aye.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

Plenty of police there too.

I got a shock when I seen this picture, why aren't they clearing the streets, giving warnings to landlords and moving people on.

 

[coluka]

I wont be setting foot in one anytime soon. Alcohol does not mix well with common sense and personal safety

 

[bear66]

I got a shock when I seen this picture, why aren't they clearing the streets, giving warnings to landlords and moving people on.

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Because it was a conscious decision to close the streets to allow it to happen.

 

[BoroFur]

Why did I think this was all going to be organised?

Like online bookings, drinks served at tables, no vertical drinking etc.

God, as a country we are absolutely rubbish at anything like this.

 

[1finny]

‘Not a mask in sight’ - they have been told there is no need for a mask.
They have been told to go and enjoy themselves at the pub

And, btw, have you tried drinking with a mask on

i went out for a couple of pints at noon - all very civilised.

 

[Alvez_48]

I did not go out last night but the virtue signalling on this board by the expected people who are still in denial on this board needs to take a step back. You're sounding more and more like tyrants.
Now let's do the sensible thing and open the gyms so people can get healthy and prepare for winter.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

I am sure for every one establishment that behaved like that in Soho, there are several others that behaved impeccably and it was 'all very civilised.' I'm not question people going to the pub, I am questioning how the minority behaved.

Edit: I meant to say that I have stood along that street on many occasions, but would question my own sanity to do it at the moment.

 

[Borobarmy]

I am sure for every one establishment that behaved like that in Soho, there are several others that behaved impeccably and it was 'all very civilised.' I'm not question people going to the pub, I am questioning how the minority behaved.

I ordinarily go out in Yarm on a Saturday afternoon for footy and elected not to . Mates texted me saying it was dead . Mind That was the afty which is a different beast to the night .

 

[1finny]

I am sure for every one establishment that behaved like that in Soho, there are several others that behaved impeccably and it was 'all very civilised.' I'm not question people going to the pub, I am questioning how the minority behaved.

What’s the point though?
In a wonderful way wouldn’t it have been brilliant had there been no media footage anywhere of the tiny minority.
Just imagine if we had woken up to scenes of great service, people distanced, and wonderful comments.

We were all fearing carnage - the real story was millions behaving really well

 

[Norman_Conquest]

What’s the point though?
In a wonderful way wouldn’t it have been brilliant had there been no media footage anywhere of the tiny minority.
Just imagine if we had woken up to scenes of great service, people distanced, and wonderful comments.

But isn't this what the sensible wanted to see and why I asked the question on other peoples experience.

 

[Borobarmy]

What’s the point though?
In a wonderful way wouldn’t it have been brilliant had there been no media footage anywhere of the tiny minority.
Just imagine if we had woken up to scenes of great service, people distanced, and wonderful comments.

We were all fearing carnage - the real story was millions behaving really well

That’s not racey enough for media I suspect

 

[The vomiting vicar]

I got a shock when I seen this picture, why aren't they clearing the streets, giving warnings to landlords and moving people on.
Probably because this would have happened

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279338333601173505

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[bear66]

That’s not racey enough for media I suspect

The well organised, sensible establishments were all that the BBC reported throughout the day.

 

[Randy]

I did not go out last night but the virtue signalling on this board by the expected people who are still in denial on this board needs to take a step back. You're sounding more and more like tyrants.
Now let's do the sensible thing and open the gyms so people can get healthy and prepare for winter.

Yeah I'm still yet to see any pictures on the news this morning of rammed A+E's.

Funny how people who have gone to the pub and restaurants are an easy target but nothing said about those who queued up in the masses outside of hairdressers.

I'm off to work in an hour after 100+ days. Can't wait. 180 booked in today last I checked. Gonna be a great day.