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Pubs Debate: Solo Drinkers Welcome?
22 Nov
Summary
- Bar managers question policies restricting solo patrons.
- Staff emphasize solo drinkers are vital to the pub industry.
- Concerns raised about the practicality of new rules for late workers.
Pub industry professionals are pushing back against potential new rules that could limit solo patrons. General managers express concerns that such policies are "blue-sky thinking" and fail to acknowledge pubs as vital social meeting places. They highlight personal anecdotes and the importance of accommodating individuals who wish to enjoy a drink alone after work.
Bar staff emphasize that solo customers, some accompanied by dogs or watching sports, form a significant part of their regular clientele. They argue that a person drinking alone poses no greater threat than someone in a group and should not be singled out.
Similar sentiments are echoed in other city areas, where managers find the idea of excluding solo drinkers unusual. They believe that spontaneous visits for a solitary drink are normal and that bartenders often build rapport with these patrons, making their exclusion illogical and detrimental to business.
