Britain to ban 'happy hour' at pubs?

I've never even been in a pub that still does happy hour.

Even though I don't drink, this really annoys. Whenever make up one of these new rules I feel like the walls around me move in a few more centimeters.

To be honest I can't remember the last time I saw a happy hour at a pub. It wouldn't make much difference, and the fact that a lot of people still drink at pubs and stuff shows that they're not concerned about prices, considering a £2.70 pint would cost around £1.10 at a supermarket.

Jaxley wrote:I don't personally mind, since i only ever go out drinking on a cheap drinks night.

It's not just happy hour, it's drink promotions in general, your cheap drinks nights are over sunshine.

Meh. If you're getting pissed at five in the evening because you're too tight to spend full whack on a pint then this law is the least of your problems.

Shadow wrote:
Jaxley wrote:I don't personally mind, since i only ever go out drinking on a cheap drinks night.

It's not just happy hour, it's drink promotions in general, your cheap drinks nights are over sunshine.

NO. NO.

NOOOO!!

I too have never seen anywhere with a happy hour. It's just how they are trying to ban everything...

$ilva $hadow wrote:What is happyhours? Is it the non granmar nazi vershion of eighthours?

No seriously what is happy hours? I've never come across any discounts in London on drinks ever.

I saw it in the movies once. I think it was set in the Fifties. But I've never seen a real live example of happy hour.

~Earl Grey~ wrote:
$ilva $hadow wrote:What is happyhours? Is it the non granmar nazi vershion of eighthours?

No seriously what is happy hours? I've never come across any discounts in London on drinks ever.

I saw it in the movies once. I think it was set in the Fifties. But I've never seen a real live example of happy hour.

They still have them in a few pubs around here. It's an hour where drinks all cost less. Normally early evening to get the punters in early.

Jaxley wrote:
Shadow wrote:
Jaxley wrote:I don't personally mind, since i only ever go out drinking on a cheap drinks night.

It's not just happy hour, it's drink promotions in general, your cheap drinks nights are over sunshine.

NO. NO.

NOOOO!!

This.

I'll miss my £1 per drink nights out.

I thought Pubs were already in dire straights, isnt there a stat where about 40 a week are closing down. I am sure all the Publicans will be delighted they are not allowed to encourage people through their doors with offers and "sales" like the rest of the retail world.

Zartan wrote:I thought Pubs were already in dire straights, isnt there a stat where about 40 a week are closing down. I am sure all the Publicans will be delighted they are not allowed to encourage people through their doors with offers and "sales" like the rest of the retail world.

I don't believe the statistic because I've only ever seen it reported in a tabloid and there's been nothing substantial to back it up.

Britain to ban 'happy hour' at pubs?

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