I stand to defend vertical drinking. Is a pub that doesn’t allow it a real pub at all? | Simon Jenkins
Buobe IA context · why it matters
The ban on vertical drinking threatens traditional pub culture — This could lead to fewer standing areas in pubs, changing the social dynamic.
Councillors claim it disrupts order and noise levels — Pubs might have to restrict standing to maintain quietness, impacting customer experience.
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More restrictive licensing may spread beyond Soho, affecting other traditional drinking spots.
The time-honoured tradition of standing up with a drink, gossiping and putting the world to rights is under threat. If councillors ban it, we’ll all lose outIt is unbelievable: unconscionable.
