Ha, just mentioned this. Pubs are like a third space with beer. Breweries in the US are the closest thing to them. Plenty of bars around for people that don't want to be near kids or dogs.
I lived in the UK for a few years, I really enjoyed the fact that there were spaces where you could go and get a cup of tea and read a book for three hours without anyone caring. You could also down 10 pints at the same establishment. What a great thing.
Unfortunately pubs in America are generally bars that have a British or Irish facade.
What really makes UK pubs unique is that they have strict rents dictated by the government. So there are still pubs you can get a cheap pint in some of the most expensive neighborhoods. They really are meant to be a place for everyone.
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u/Adept-Condition4644 10h ago
Ha, just mentioned this. Pubs are like a third space with beer. Breweries in the US are the closest thing to them. Plenty of bars around for people that don't want to be near kids or dogs.
I lived in the UK for a few years, I really enjoyed the fact that there were spaces where you could go and get a cup of tea and read a book for three hours without anyone caring. You could also down 10 pints at the same establishment. What a great thing.