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fishbiscuits Wrote:

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> If during the day, the Rye cafe and Cafe G (and

> sometimes The Herne) sell beer to takeaway.

>

> But TBH I don't understand why you wouldn't just

> go to Tesco.



Tesco don't sell draught and keg beer, or at least they hadn't changed into a pub last time I was in there :))

Not true pubs, bars and off licences have always been allowed to sell alcohol to takeaway. What is not allowed until July 4 is drinking it on the premises.


Now i'll grant you in recent days I think some places have been pushing that a bit by allowing customers to congregate outside.

Sue Wrote:

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> Tesco don't sell draught and keg beer, or at least

> they hadn't changed into a pub last time I was in

> there :))


You must REALLY notice the difference between bottled/canned vs draft beer, if you're inclined to pay 2-3 times the price!

fishbiscuits Wrote:

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> Sue Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Tesco don't sell draught and keg beer, or at

> least

> > they hadn't changed into a pub last time I was

> in

> > there :))

>

> You must REALLY notice the difference between

> bottled/canned vs draft beer, if you're inclined

> to pay 2-3 times the price!



Well yes, there is a massive difference!

The Pub is a Very British thing.. well it was...


Pubs are closing down at a rate of one every 12 hours, new figures show.


The Campaign for Real Ale say that 378 pubs shut down permanently between July and December last year in England, Scotland and Wales, representing more than 14 closures a week.

24 Feb 2019


Covid 19 really is the final nail in the coffin.


Most people I have spoken to say they would not be happy to go to the Pub if they open on the 4th July.

It is not going to be the same 'Social' night out we were once used to.


People have got used to Supermarket prices of Beer, Wine and Spirits.


Based on 3 pints per day at ?4.40 per pint. after 104 days of lock down I have potentially saved ?1372.80

That does not account for the occasional Shot at ?4.00 + a time.


I think it is very likely Pub Prices Could rise significantly. Food sales are likely to decline.


Eating out in our favourite local Restaurants will be a Very different experience.

Having to book in advance and not be able to make a snap decision when a few mates happen to fancy a Ruby..


It's grim..


Foxy :(

JohnL Wrote:

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> By the way - as I guessed would happen- a quick

> look tells me there will be no provision for those

> who are alone.

>

>

> My lockdown continues for a month or so.


Perhaps Weatherspoon Pubs will continue as usual to cater for the local sole drinker.

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> JohnL Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > By the way - as I guessed would happen- a quick

> > look tells me there will be no provision for

> those

> > who are alone.

> >

> >

> > My lockdown continues for a month or so.

>

> Perhaps Weatherspoon Pubs will continue as usual

> to cater for the local sole drinker.


I understand if there's a limited number of tables then pubs will want to fill them with family/'bubble' groups.


I do tend to be a solo visitor to pubs though - maybe I'll have to be a guest of Tim Martin :)

Cyclemonkey Wrote:

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> There is a huge difference. Like saying why pay

> chips from the chippie when you can buy oven chips

> and make the at home.



Sue Wrote:

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> Well yes, there is a massive difference!


Cask ale is very different, I'd agree. Guiness/stout from a nitro tap is very different, too.


Lager and craft keg beer - not so much. In fact I'd say canned craft beer can be better. Probably fresher, and definitely more consistent.


Support the pubs, though. That would be a fine reason to get a takeaway beer.

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