Wot - no beer and skittles?

[Nemesis]

Seems they might be safe for the time being...

http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=180730&command=displayContent&sourceNode=232315&home=yes&more_nodeId1=163047&contentPK=20413662

 

[plumbers mate]

No matter how old or venerable a pub is - it has to serve good beer in a good atmosphere or it won't get enough custom and will have to close or become a themed museum "experience". Or even worse a "bar". Some good pubs have gone down the Bar route and put them out of bounds for anyone over 25.