Bairnardo Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Aye I think the booking system will soon be weekends only. I actually think pubs are going to struggle once everyone has had a turn or two of going out for the novelty. It's just not very good really, in the cold light of day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: I actually think pubs are going to struggle once everyone has had a turn or two of going out for the novelty. Without doubt. No music, no volume on TV. No socialising with other tables. They're going to absolutely destroy the pub trade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr. Alli said: Without doubt. No music, no volume on TV. No socialising with other tables. They're going to absolutely destroy the pub trade. The pubs I have been in have had music and and a fair amount of distanced interaction with other tables. It's not the same but it's not bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellDel Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Aye I think the booking system will soon be weekends only. I actually think pubs are going to struggle once everyone has had a turn or two of going out for the novelty. It's just not very good really, in the cold light of day. Totally agree with this, based on my experiences so far. The euphoria of those first few pints of draught Tennent's, and the novelty of actually being allowed back into boozers was tempered quite quickly by the reality of the conditions and atmosphere. Was great to be able to see friends and family to catch up over a few drinks , but in reality I've visited 5 different places which ranged from feeling overly sterile and impersonal, to the other extreme of basically bogging with every rule being flouted. Will probably be more inclined to go to a restaurant for a meal and few drinks in the foreseeable, where the environment doesn't feel quite so different or weird. Boozers I'm actually in no great hurry to return to until things change a bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, 101 said: The pubs I have been in have had music Good to hear that pubs are flouting the rules. Hopefully more follow suit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said: Good to hear that pubs are flouting the rules. Hopefully more follow suit. Is music banned? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, 'WellDel said: Totally agree with this, based on my experiences so far. The euphoria of those first few pints of draught Tennent's, and the novelty of actually being allowed back into boozers was tempered quite quickly by the reality of the conditions and atmosphere. Was great to be able to see friends and family to catch up over a few drinks , but in reality I've visited 5 different places which ranged from feeling overly sterile and impersonal, to the other extreme of basically bogging with every rule being flouted. Will probably be more inclined to go to a restaurant for a meal and few drinks in the foreseeable, where the environment doesn't feel quite so different or weird. Boozers I'm actually in no great hurry to return to until things change a bit. As much as I like a pint, I’m no I’m any great hurry to go back after Saturday nights experience. Pints were spot on, but the pissed up eejits we’re close to getting slapped and I was the one that needed to calm down apparently. I asked a barmaid, who looked really stressed out how she was coping and she said she wasn’t. I’ll stick to outside or with a meal for now also 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, 101 said: Is music banned? Upon looking it up, no. Its to be kept low. Only one pub I've been in put any on (the rest said it was banned). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr. Alli said: Without doubt. No music, no volume on TV. No socialising with other tables. They're going to absolutely destroy the pub trade. That's what pubs are supposed to be like. You're there to drink, not enjoy yourself. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) A loss of live music is a problem; a loss of whatever shite radio station/iPod playlist or, God forbid, some two-bob 'DJ set' is not to be missed. In fact, those should be banned permanently now we've had the chance to apply some rules. Edited July 29, 2020 by vikingTON 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said: Upon looking it up, no. Its to be kept low. Only one pub I've been in put any on (the rest said it was banned). This was just back ground music. Folk seemed to keep their distance and my local is just like it was before folk sat at the bar no perspex screens etc. If the staff are happy and folk don't take the piss then I don't see it being a problem but would worry that staff may become super spreaders. I also was at a pub in Edinburgh yesterday they had visors and masks on and table service and the tables spread out. It felt safe and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I've been working in a bar post-lockdown and it has been a very mixed bag. We've got a combination of table service and ordering at the bar (depending on where you're sat). Most customers have been alright at following the fairly obvious rules and they've not kicked up a fuss when you politely remind them to keep seated or whatever. The stereotypical coked-up Invernessian "CORONA AND LIME BUD" wee guy and the VBL Fiat 500 squad have been a nightmare though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 hours ago, yoda said: I've been working in a bar post-lockdown and it has been a very mixed bag. We've got a combination of table service and ordering at the bar (depending on where you're sat). Most customers have been alright at following the fairly obvious rules and they've not kicked up a fuss when you politely remind them to keep seated or whatever. The stereotypical coked-up Invernessian "CORONA AND LIME BUD" wee guy and the VBL Fiat 500 squad have been a nightmare though. I wasn’t on coke m8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 12 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: That's what pubs are supposed to be like. You're there to drink, not enjoy yourself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthammer Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 29/07/2020 at 08:04, Bairnardo said: Aye I think the booking system will soon be weekends only. I actually think pubs are going to struggle once everyone has had a turn or two of going out for the novelty. It's just not very good really, in the cold light of day. Chapeau to you and your mates, Senor Bairnardo, for managing to beat the system. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Reading about the COVID-19 pub experience on here, the thought of it is pretty unappealing to me. I’ll watch with interest but I’m not going back anytime soon. Hopefully by the time I go back the early birds will have consumed all the foostie lager. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blootoon87 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I was in the pub last Friday and I'm in no rush to go back if that's what they'll be like for the foreseeable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 29/07/2020 at 08:04, Bairnardo said: Aye I think the booking system will soon be weekends only. I actually think pubs are going to struggle once everyone has had a turn or two of going out for the novelty. It's just not very good really, in the cold light of day. This times about 1000. Other than a cold T in a glass it was terrible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 53 minutes ago, Gaz FFC said: This times about 1000. Other than a cold T in a glass it was terrible The other thing is people are hesitant to make the effort to go to a pub last minute in case you can't get in. Angels in Uddingston, for example. You might have had to stand for a bit if you went later on in the day, but pre-covid you'd never not get in to the bar. Now, despite them having extra tables in their car park, it's booked out Friday - Sunday days in advance. No walk in opportunity. For those that do book early, your night out there is capped at 2 hours at someone else is certain to have booked. We'd normally jump in a taxi on a whim and head down if we fancied it, but that's not an option now. I don't imagine the current 'rush' will last, but, for now anyway, it's grim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherchance Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Best place for walk in pubs for Saturday in Glasgow? Ideally not Spoons if humanly possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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