Britain’s boozers are going al fresco
Will drinkers want to stay outside?
IN BRITAIN, STANDING at the bar with a pint in hand is a cherished national tradition, though it dates back only a couple of centuries. Before the 1830s drinks were carried to tables from storerooms. Then came the gin palace. Seating disappeared to maximise standing space; bars and ornate plate-glass windows were introduced. The clientele found that packing in together was a pleasurable way to stay warm. Pubs had to change or die.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Raising the bar”
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