London Council Proposes Standing Restrictions in Soho and West End Pubs
A London council is considering implementing restrictions on standing in pubs located in the Soho and West End areas. The proposal suggests that pubs in these popular districts might be required to ban standing patrons.
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Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to ban standing
Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’ Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint, before going to stand with your friends and have a catchup, has been how British people have experienced going to the pub for centuries. But Westminster council has been accused of trying to put a stop to it. The council, which has jurisdiction over one of the busiest nightlife districts in Europ...
By Helena Horton
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A spokesperson for the Mayor of London chided against ‘restrictive and anti-growth policies’ in Soho and the West End
By Bryony Gooch and Alex Ross
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