smpar Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 https://stv.tv/news/features/1378844-so-bar-alcohol-free-pub-offers-new-twist-on-traditional-night-out/ Surprised @ICTChris hasn't started a thread on this already. A new alcohol-free bar has opened - in Edinburgh, obviously. Initially, I felt a bit indifferent about it, but now that I think about it, any place that keeps the "I don't need alcohol to have a good time" types in one place is fine by me. I'd imagine the main clientele here, apart from groups of non-drinkers (which must be pretty uncommon), will be families with underage children and maybe the odd confused punter who does a Grampa Simpson when he realises where he is. Are there any P&Bers who are boring b*****ds don't drink? Has anyone here ever opened their own alcohol-free establishment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I give it 6 months. Maximum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 So it's a cafe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, smpar said: https://stv.tv/news/features/1378844-so-bar-alcohol-free-pub-offers-new-twist-on-traditional-night-out/ Surprise @ICTChris hasn't started a thread on this already. A new alcohol-free bar has opened - in Edinburgh, obviously. Initially, I felt a bit indifferent about it, but ow that I think about it, any place that keeps the "I don't need alcohol to have a good time" types in one place is fine by me. I'd imagine the main clientele here, apart from groups of non-drinkers (which must be pretty uncommon), will be families with underage children and maybe the odd confused punter who does a Grampa Simpson when he realises where he is. Are there any P&Bers who are boring b*****ds don't drink? Has anyone here ever opened their own alcohol-free establishment? I don't think that's such a bad idea. There's lots of times when you want to meet up with friends and you and or they are driving, on call for work, got something important on later etc, and a cafe doesn't really do it and it feels unnatural not to drink alcohol in a pub. It's easier in Europe when in most places there's as many people drinking as not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, KnightswoodBear said: I give it 6 months. Maximum. This would perhaps be the case in Glasgow but I can see it working in Edinburgh, particularly in the Stockbridge area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, throbber said: This would perhaps be the case in Glasgow but I can see it working in Edinburgh, particularly in the Stockbridge area. 6 months. Tops. In fact in 6 months you'll probably be able to buy a lager tops in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernJambo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Same initial reaction, "WTF" followed by "hang on, it'll keep some of the roasters in there hopefully". Will it show football or any sports? Or will it be like the brewdog type of "bars" just without the on-trend ale? And agree with KB, 6 months and the owner will be saying "Edinburgh just wasn't ready for this kind of thinking" in that w**k accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, KnightswoodBear said: 6 months. Tops. In fact in 6 months you'll probably be able to buy a lager tops in there. We will just have to wait and see in 6 months then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eindhovendee Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Any idea what their policy is on the old "one drink, four customers with straws" is? Asking for a group of friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Brian Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 What would be the correct term for a nine pinter in this establishment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just now, I'm Brian said: What would be the correct term for a nine pinter in this establishment? Ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The owner is a recovered alcoholic who use to run pubs in Edinburgh.It does seem a bit odd. If I wanted to meet people for a non-alcoholic drink and a chat I'd go to a cafe, of which there are many in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just now, ICTChris said: The owner is a recovered alcoholic who use to run pubs in Edinburgh. It does seem a bit odd. If I wanted to meet people for a non-alcoholic drink and a chat I'd go to a cafe, of which there are many in that area. You don't get the chatting at the bar thing though. It's more like going to a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 You don't get the chatting at the bar thing though. It's more like going to a restaurant. Given your penchant for solo nightclub trips I wouldn't have thought a lack of chatting would put you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, welshbairn said: You don't get the chatting at the bar thing though. It's more like going to a restaurant. You're not going to get it in that place either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I think it was Wisbit who went out to pubs and drunk coffee instead of alcohol. But he wore St Mirren "jimjams" and lived with his Maw so it's probably not the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Kebab shop very shortly then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Most non alcohol drinkers probably don't want to drink something that will remind them of alcohol as well tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I was just out at a pub near Murrayfield for dinner and had a couple of Tennent's Hee Haws. 0.05% and perfectly drinkable (not as good as my old friend Stella). Pubs annoy me as they are full of drunk bores. This non booze pubs sounds hell as it may be full of (normally) non drinkers like me and they are the worst type of c**t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Booze free pubs will be full of Father Jack moments when he sobers up. Why am I sitting here watching football paying £3 for a coke? At least when it's a pint you can block out the general shitness of pubs by getting pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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