Finally! A video that actually explains British pub culture. This is a topic that we have wanted to learn more about. This is a short but thorough video and we learned a lot here! While there are some similarities between American & British Pubs, we certainly do not have the deep culture that you do in the United Kingdom. We had several questions in this episode that we are hoping you will answer for us in the comments. Let us know if any information was left out and what you would add. Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!

The one thing he neglected to mention about British pubs compared to American is that, in the UK, kids and dogs are usually welcome, particularly in country pubs

You can’t beat a good country pub with a garden. We don’t drink but we go nearly every week for a good meal (that I don’t have to cook, or clean up after), and a pot of tea or a coke. Lovely if you can sit outside in the sun, or in the winter, by a roaring fire.

Oh... Forgot to say, I'm from Cornwall and near me is a village called Vogue, with a pub called The Vogue Inn, and I think it was last year that the magazine vogue tried to legally stop them using the name!!! The landlord wrote back a letter literally telling them where to shove it! And to look up how old the pub and name/village was..... They soon received a grovelling letter of apology! 😎✉️❤️

One thing you'll need to remember is that in 99% of British pubs, there's no waitress. You'll need to go to the bar to order your drinks and pay there and then. Even pubs selling food, you'll go to the bar, tell them your table number, and a waitress will bring your food over to you. About drinks, don't ask for a club soda. It's just soda, usually from a tap. People usually get it with lime. J20 is very popular as a non alcoholic drink, it's a soft fruit based drink, various flavours. Britvic orange and lemonade is also popular, along with coke, Pepsi etc. And noone will bat an eyelid at you ordering these.

Hi Ladies. Another great show. Some reassurance. #1. You can get non alcoholic drinks in a British Pub. Water, Soda’s, fruit juices etc. #2. We have a country pub that’s frequented by the US Air Force Base up the road. They have their own darts team and are treated no different than anybody else. Yes we, the locals are older but we don’t judge them in anything other than a light hearted way. They do the same to us with the warm beer jokes etc. #3. Pub food tends to be basic such as Sausage & Mash, Pie and Chips, Chicken & Chips, Fish & Chips etc. As you can see most come with chips (fries) but you can get a basic salad and some even offer wider menus. So the British Pub is where everyone goes and is a melting pot of cultures, politics,sports and anything else that you want. We don’t judge, even if it seems we do. We welcome everyone. When you’re here try all the different types of pubs and see which one you like best.

I’ve been sober near 7 years and a visit to the pub is absolutely fine. A lot of pubs now will have coffee machines, offer lime & sodas and the like and have alcohol-free options. I haven’t found it difficult to have a good time with friends and family in the pub.

Personally I think traditional ‘pub grub’ is things like Shepards pie, Cottage pie, Toad in the hole, Steak, mixed grill, Hunters chicken, Scampi & chips.. that sort of thing. But each pub will do its own specials. And as many people have said there is a wide range of non alcoholic drinks, and nobody would bat an eyelid to anyone ordering them 😊

Nothing better in winter than sitting next to an open fire in a pub with the pub dog curled up at your feet.

The one not mentioned here is the carvery. A great place to try the traditional British roast dinner. I think everyone below has covered your other questions. Whenever you're over, enjoy.

Pub food is varied and really whatever you fancy at the time. Here are some suggestions: Bangers and mash (which may have a vegetarian option), fish and chips, they will also (generally) do curry, pizza, burgers, grilled food, salads, sandwiches, soup etc… Most places will have vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options. On Sunday’s they will often have a Sunday lunch instead of the usual menu, with the option of beef, pork, chicken and vegetarian. As for drinking…in the UK no one will bat an eye if you order non-alcoholic drinks…because it’s very socially unacceptable to drink and drive, so there are many designated drivers around. I’m not a big drinker myself and often just order soft drinks. So, Natasha you’ll be fine in any British pub.

Wow! I did not know that you are a recovering alcoholic. 18 years is amazing and long may it continue. Thank you for your message at the beginning of this video. My brother has been clean and sober for 7 years. He luckily found the right support system to talk through hs issues and get help. He now for works for that same organisation and sponsors others with their recovery. We are so very proud of him.

I personally love an old 16th century inn that’s kept it’s medieval charm and houses all the locals with a warm fire and local ales. It’s like stepping back in time in some of them. I’m a 30 something female btw! Nothing better than doing a big hike in the countryside and then going to an olde inn. Beautiful and nowhere else in the world does it like England.

Congratulations on your sobriety! ...takes an extremely courageous person to admit they have/had a problem with any addiction! ...18 plus years is amazing...Natasha I admire you for your honesty..❤🙏 I grew up with an Alcoholic ..he was a vicious one because he turned into a monster...I new what was to come so would shiver in a corner when the screaming started ..my mum was beaten black and blue...then I often got a beating ..the fear was palpable..the next morning he was full of apologies so we would forgive him! Some say that is wrong but honestly seeing a grown man cry because he had no idea what he had done was just sad! ..Alcohol can turn people into monsters! ....consequently I've never drunk alcohol because of what I saw as a child ...many people will say have a drink what's your problem which I hate because I never would put that precious on a person knowing there is often reasons! ...so to any one recovering or struggling with addiction I pray for you as it is an illness and often we use addiction to cover up pain in our lives and struggles as it is a blocker! ...I struggle with horrendous Anxiety caused by my childhood trauma so it not only affects the person but it affects the on looker ...stay strong ....🙏🙏❤❤

Yes Natasha you should still go into a pub. There's lots of different none alcoholic drinks sold in pubs. I hardly ever drink alcohol but I will occasionally still go in a pub but have something like a coke. The atmosphere is the main thing to experience with a pub.

An American friend of mine who isn't a big drinker was visiting the UK, he went to a pub and ordered a cider. He couldn't work out what he was drinking (I wasn't with him) and it was only when I later mentioned cider is alcoholic here that he realised what he'd ordered. He told me in the USA cider is a soft drink, he had quietly struggled to get this weird tasting drink down, all the while wondering what was wrong.

Depending on the pub menu, ‘Pie of the Day’ (with chips) is usually a safe bet! But always ask which pie is Pie of the Day.

Of course you are welcome in a pub! Soft drinks, non alcoholic drinks, it's no problem.

Don't worry about not drinking, people won't even think twice about it. Food wise, a carvery, a steak or a mixed grill are good options 😋

British pubs are unique!! Walk into any pub and there's always a welcome!! You can drink or not, it's up to you but whatever you'll be entertained!! I hope when you come over to visit you will get to enjoy our good old British pub!! Love you girls!!❤❤❤

On Sunday for lunch you will get a traditional “Sunday roast” usually beef sometimes pork, maybe lamb if you are lucky along with an assortment of vegetables and gravy. Depending on the pub they will range from barely edible to “oh my god how much of my soul do you want for another slice of that beef!”

Yes, Natasha, its totally fine to say to the bar tender, 'what zero alcohol options have you got'? Most bars pride themselves on having a really good range of non-alcohol drinks

I haven't lived in the UK for well over a decade, and one of the things I really do miss (other than my family of course) is spending the day in a beer garden with family/friends.

Natasha, you can definitely just drink non alcoholic drinks in a pub. Lots of people don't drink and there's always designated drivers.

I guess you could say that the old wild west saloon was more akin to a British pub than a modern American bar.

to answer Natasha's question, I was a barman in pubs for years, and yes plenty of people who didn't drink came in and were considered locals, there are a range of non alcoholic drinks, my personal favorite is the J20 range of fruit drinks, and in some of the more upscale places they even have non alcoholic cocktail lists for non drinkers and designated drivers.

I'm surprised he didn't mention the many "Gastro pubs" we now have, as so very many of our pubs are closing due to them not being patronized enough, some are focusing more on "good" food rather than being a traditional old Boozer. Kind of a shame but better than having nothing at all. And as others have said of course you can go to any pub and not drink alcohol, no worries. Nothing wrong with having Fish and chips there either, but do get them from a Chippy too.😎✌

The American Werewolf in London reference is 100% bang on.

Food can vary greatly in pubs. Some will serve basic, cheaper food, whilst other will have a more varied menu. There are also some pubs where the food served is more like going into a fine cuisine restaurant.

You can go to a pub Natasha, they sell soft drinks too. Also in Britain the pub is a social place to mingle and make friends, you can play pool, darts etc and have a great time without drinking alcohol. I love you girls.

My wife goes to our local pub several times a week. She doesn't drink alcohol either but they have a few zero% cans, soft drinks and coffee/tea. She goes for social events like crochet group, not ladies nights!

Country pubs are lovely. Nowhere near as boring as some would expect. Just cosy and welcoming. Local pubs are similar but Friday and Saturday they tend to be busier with younger crowds or families. Children are welcome in bars that sell food. All pubs sell alcohol free beer and mixers or sodas. You'll love them. 😁 It's become quite trendy to not drink or smoke in this country. Nobody pressures anyone and noone will look twice at your choice of drink.

As well as the smoking ban in the UK, Tony Blair's government also introduced all day opening in pubs, whereas before we had strict drinking times. 12 till 1500 then again from 1800 till 2300 last orders. This meant that the pubs were busier and the landlord didn't have to pay staff to be at work during quieter times, now they open at 12 and don't shut till midnight, maybe 0100. This for me is the biggest Factor in what is destroyed the classic British pub

Hi both. With the drink driving laws over here ,many people will go to a pub and have non alcoholic drinks as they are the designated driver. Ginger beer is always a good option! Also, don't get caught up with buying a round - it's lethal even among friends!

Pubs have so many stories to tell. Theres a really good 15 episode series by The Hairy Bikers called The Pubs that Built Britain. They go round the country highlighting historical pubs and sharing the stories connected to them and their significance to the area. From The Cavern in Liverpool where the Beatles made their name, to pubs connected to the Kray Twins in London, to pubs used for smuggling in Cornwall, to pubs that housed the homeless in Lincolnshire during WW2 when it was bombed due to it being the main RAF bomber base. Really good stuff. Not for going on here though.

The smoking ban did coincide with the decline of pubs but there were many other factors that contributed, not least the arrival of cheap beer in supermarkets and in home entertainment - satellite TV, DVD's and now streaming.

Just an indication the British pub has changed: Fifty years ago in my small town (population around 16,00) we had 72 pubs, none of which could you get food. Now town has a population of around 25,000 and only 28 pubs but they all serve food!

Literally every village no matter how small has a local pub which is the hub of the local community , most of them are very friendly to strangers , sell great pub grub and are the beating heart of most places . City dwellers regularly travel miles to the said places for the very reasons above .

I have a friend who's recovering, and every time they go to a pub, they just tell the barman that they're the dedicated driver and it takes all of the awkwardness out of refusing alcohol.

Any pub landlord will be quite happy with you drinking soft drinks in the pub. They make a heck of a lot more profit on soft drinks, compared to alcoholic drinks. Food wise, the daily special in a lot of pubs is a good place to start. Lots of pubs now also do a pretty good traditional roast Sunday lunch. So you can kill both of those with a single stone.

Pub food is generally a collection of British classics and that will often includes fish & chips. Other classics are Pie (steak & kidney or chicken & mushroom for instance) and Mash and Sausage & Mash. Some foreign foods have crept onto the classic menu over the years such as Lasagne (although this will be pre-made and superheated in a microwave so that it takes the skin off the roof of your mouth and it will be served with chips!) and Indian style Curry (which will be pretty bland and won't be anywhere near as good as what you'd get in any decent Indian restaurant). Also burger and chips is pretty common courtesy of the USA. Some pubs have become what we call gastro pubs. They will do more adventurous meals to a restaurant standard and the best ones have won Michelin stars and will do serious damage to your wallet. Hope that helps.

I was raised in a 16th century village pub , not the best environment for kids as you spend a lot of time alone , but as with most pubs it was the hub of the community , its where friendships are built. Definitely when I reached 18 and couid drink legally it was a blast 😅

My go to pub food is a Ploughmans. A ploughmans is traditionally cheese (ex. Cheddar, Stilton, brie), with crusty bread and butter, salad, pickled onions, (Branson) pickle, and sliced apple. Can also include ham. All the things people would have on hand while ploughing the fields

I don’t drink haven’t for 14 years but I regularly go to the pub. There is a big range of soft drinks to choose from even tea and coffee 💕

Can't beat a old country pub with a pint of cider and a ploughman's lunch.

I don’t drink alcohol and do go to pubs. It’s really not an issue these days, plenty of soft drinks available and most pubs do barista style coffee. I’ve occasionally been in pubs and inns where no-one was drinking alcohol. Lots of pubs rely on food sales these days.

This was a good look at the differences between the pubs ,do you want a quiet drink and chat /. A meal with a few drinks/ , lots of drinks and a party atmosphere . There are pubs for your every mood . . most places that do food do a half decent roast dinner . Lots of people order soft drinks not a problem. I think you both will enjoy trying all the different public houses the uk have to offer ❤ (it was fine )

Natasha well done for keeping off alchol for 19 years well done, and the little public awerness at the beginning 👍

Definitely go to a pub even if you don’t drink!!!!! There are so many options - soda and lime is a good option. You can even have a cup of tea!!

I like both types of music, Country and Western

Trying to explain pub cultures - and they do vary depending on where the pub is, with a Mile End Road pub being very different from one in a village in Wiltshire or on an island in Scotland - is akin to attempting to explain what jambalaya or hominy taste like without sampling either. It's an existential logic thing 😂.

I go to the pub once or twice a month to meet up with friends, this is at lunchtime. We have a meal and one glass of wine then water or soft drinks. Any pub that serves food will also have a barista style coffee machine but you usually won't get an arty farty tarty double mocha choca syrup with all the bells and whistles more likely flat white, espresso, americano, latte/cappuccino.Non alcoholic drinks are available and you will usually find a wide selection inc. non alcoholic wine, beer and spirits. When ordering a drink ask for 'ice and a slice' ice and slice of fruit. In a soda water looks like gin and tonic. Food varies a lot from everything with chips to gasto pubs. My local does brilliant pies with mash and veg, fish and chips, scampi, sausage and mash, steak various foreign dishes, thai, italian, french etc. Starters around £7 mains £14-25 pudding £3-5. One thing some places do is a miniature pudding with tea/coffee about £5/6. If you are going for sunday roast best to book in advance. Check websites to see opening hours and hours serving food. In the country may only serve food 12-2 and then in the evening. And if you do nothing else have some sticky toffee pudding!

I love all your videos. It feels like hanging out with close friends

Since 2000, a quarter of pubs have closed in the UK, totalling more than 13,000 locations. There are a number of causes. There was the smoking ban. Then there was the "Breathalyzer" which had a disastrous effect on "Country" Pubs that people generally drove to. As a group of lads we took it in turn to be the "Non Drinker" on the night who drove. Plenty of soft drinks are available and you would not look out of place. COVID also had a large effect. Probably the biggest reason that pubs are closing is price. The cost of a pint. The average cost has risen from about £3.68 in 2020 to about £4.39 in Q1 2023 and much more expensive in London and major City Pubs. It is much cheaper to buy from a Supermarket and have a get together at home. People used to spend all evening in the Pub. Now a lot simply use it as a stopping of point on the way to other venues.

I always have fish and chips when I go to a pub, and as for not drinking alcohol, I drive most of the time so I won't have alcohol and will usually have a soft drink or a coffee or a mug of tea, and that's perfectly fine and I still have a good time, so feel free beautiful ladies and enjoy

Came away from this video with a new appreciation and understanding of British Pubs, and a strong desire to listen to Pink Floyd music!😂 Natasha, 20 years well done! Nothing but mad respect for your efforts and continued success!

Hi Natasha and Debbie. In Northern Ireland we go into the pub with our friends. Maybe after work, at the weekend or for celebrations. We have a laugh, tell our stories and put the world to right. Tourists are more than welcome. About our encounter with Americans. My husband I were sitting in a very old pub in Belfast. The Crown Bar, eating a meal (Guinness Pie) before heading home on a Friday night when this group of Americans arrived in off a cruise ship compete with cameras. They asked if we were locals and could they take our photos (great specimens we were) 😅 and what was our meal. We all had a laugh and joined them later to have Irish Coffees and to answer any of their questions. Everyone had a great night and it was near closing time before we headed home. They were staying at the hotel across the road. So come to Northern Ireland were you will be shown the best of hospitality. Love your show.

Horses for courses, different pubs for different people and uses! Music pubs , restaurant style pub, micro brewery pub, country pub, and city centre pub are just a few. The building, tenure, landlord, and of course the locals all come together to create a great pub culture.

This should interesting to see the difference between the two countries. I love a country pub with a log fire it’s so cosy ❤️

Hi ladies, to answer a few of the many questions, not only are you very welcome as a non drinker i find great fun being the sober observer to antics that are going on around you , plus you must visit a country pub and order a ploughmans lunch, this will consist of a local hard cheese with fresh bread, homemade artisan pickles and chutney ,salad leaves and more,😊

pubs definitely have a social and community aspect to them aside from just drinking, and it’s totally normal to not drink while in a pub. because even for those of us who do drink and go to the pub and go out to drink (which is most of us), this won’t be everytime - and everyone who does drink and/or go to the pub definitely has at least once gone there and not drank. sometimes it’s just about meeting up and/or socialising. sometimes people don’t drink because they’ve got work, because they’re driving, because they’re tired, not feeling etc… there’s a multitude of reasons. So it’s not uncommon, and no one would think anything or care.

The BBC did a pub culture comedy a few years ago called "Early Doors", set in a small Manchester Pub that had seen better days. I'd definitely recommend watching an episode or two on YT to explore pub culture further. You'll see all the characters talked about in the video. Here's a link to Ep1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMxzeteStsvbg4E.html

Short of walking into the "Slaughtered Lamb" on a walking tour of the moors you will be welcome in most pubs.

I think the trick is to see what the place is advertising outside and in the window... Is it a Sunday Roast, or Curry night. Is it quiz night or a live act maybe they have a garden or family space. If you go in looking for the thing they are proud of... you are winning from the start. I would have no problem asking for a soft drink, or Tea, an Orange Juice with Lemonade. I usually drink a Shandy and ask for more lemonade than beer. A Pasty, Pie or anything with roast potatoes is excellent with or without alcohol. I travel the world and always ask the local people 'what is good here'? Time and time again, it is a brilliant way to open a conversation in a way that let's them feel good about themselves and I get great tips and try things I could so easily have missed.

Hi guys. Love the shows, their content and subject matters. Kudos to you Natasha at 19 years sober. I'm 29 years in, myself. It's always a difficult road to travel, however, doing something like giving up the booze is a massive achievement and as Debbie is proud of you, you should be proud of yourself. Big love to you both, From London, England🇬🇧.

Hi Natasha, I had the same problem as you with alcohol. I have been clean for 27 years now. I have been going to the pub every Thursday night for the last 6 years with my friends and drink coke. You are respected because people think you are the nominated driver. The thing about smoking is that all smokers go outside where you can smoke with other people, and you can have a different conversation as everyone is friendly.

A pub in Southend was in a shopping precinct that was roofed over in 2007 and when the smoking ban came in punters would have had to walk up the stairs and out of the main doors to have a smoke. The landlord decided it would be better just to shut the pub. Goodbye Cork and Cheese, we miss you😢.

For food you cannot beat a traditional "Sunday Roast", love the Pink Floyd shirt btw.

depending on where you go, will significantly change what you have available inside, something that wasn't covered in this video (I suspect it's a little older of a video), is the emergence of the 'farmhouse pubs', these are large buildings that are separated into 2 sections, there's a traditional pub type section on one side of the building, and the other side is fully seated like a 'pub restraunt' style area, where you would go for a family day out and have a large meal, while being able to enjoy both aspects of a family get together in a family friendly area while also enjoying the decor/feel of a pub. as an aside the more rural pubs you go to the less likely you are to find non alcoholic beer/spirits on the menu, although every pub will serve 'soft drinks' so coke/pepsi etc, and most people won't actually care what you order because over the last, I want to say 6 years or so, inner city nightclubs have had offers on for people who are considered 'designated drivers' where if they can prove they are the designated driver they might get free soft drinks for the night or significantly reduced cost soft drinks, as such that 'assumption' has filtered through to pubs where if someone sees you only drinking soft drinks they might assume you are the designated driver instead of a recovering alcholic so I wouldn't worry too much about that. in terms of 'pub grub' it again depends where you go, generally for inner city pubs I would only really recommend ordering things like steak and kidney pie with mash and peas or a hearty meal like that, some pubs in costal regions double up as the local 'chippy' (quite rare but they do exist) so just because pub fish and chips tend to be bad, not all are, you can also order home cooked burgers with chips, you can order a multitude of different meal types, a more recent addition to the menus that has taken off in recent years is a dish called 'hunters chicken', a very tasty meal indeed. overall the 'pub life' still exists, but it's a more endangered species now than it ever used to be for some of the aforementioned reasons.

Hello Ladies, I’m really looking forward to seeing this episode today, should be an interesting learning experience, see how different the Pubs are between the UK and US. Thank you both, for your continued hard work, and great videos. You’re awesome and amazing!! Much love xxxx

You can order coffee, tea or pop. It doesn't need to be alcohol. My sister is a recovering alcoholic. Although she doesn't go to the pubs much, she still does with family and friends. She normally drinks coffee.

I;m 8 months sober but I still pop to the pub with the lads on a friday

Long, long ago, there were Inns, Taverns and ale-houses / public houses. Ale houses sold Ale (and later, beer) often brewed on the premises by the lady of the house. When a batch was ready, a green branch would be hung up outside - ultimate origin of th pub sign. Painted signboards came a bit later,and came down from Taverns and Inns. Taverns sold drink made from fruit, eg Wine and Cider.(grapes were grown in England until the climate changed around 1320). Taverns were a cut above ale houses. Inns of course offered accommodation to man and beast, as well as food and drink. Today, most pubs don't just sell drink. As well as pub games of various kinds they offer food ranging from crisps to chef--produced meals (gastro-pubs) quiz nights, comedy nights, live music, sometimes juke boxes and big screen TVshowing sport, anything to turn an honest penny and keep going.

My favourite pub food is either the hotbeef and onion sandwich or the roast dinner. Just ask what soft drinks they have. There'll be plenty

The banning of smoking in pubs was the best thing ever as far as I'm concerned. I used to hate going home from a pub stinking of stale smoke, with burn holes in my shirt from someone else's carelessly held cigarette; it was horrible and off-putting. Plus, the effect passive smoking had on my lungs. It's good for my health and enjoyment, as a drinker who doesn't smoke, that smokers have to go outside or have a separate area.

Closest I’ve come to a traditional British town/city pub in America is an Irish bar (Connellys NYC) In most town pubs you get a public and lounge bar, (lounge is the quieter one). This video is pretty good representation. You can drive down almost any country road and find a gem of a pub… most small villages have more than one pub. As for Natasha going to a pub look at it like Cheers, a place to meet friend’s, after work etc. it’s fine to order a soft drink as usually some groups will always have a designated driver. When you come to England/UK find a nice pub sit and have food from a ploughman’s lunch to a beef & ale pie with mash and veg.

Steak and ale pie is always a good option for a meal. A country pub is probably the most homely type of pub, as it will cater for people who want a relaxing afternoon or evening. That said, you can get real ale type pubs in towns and cities with the same vibe. The Slaughtered Lamb type pub is normally found on or near a housing estate, where anyone not from that estate will stand out,and probably end up with a bottle or chair over their head.

I think if you want to go into a pub I would pick one that serves food. I don’t drink and although they do serve like coke or orange or soda water etc I don’t really go in anymore. Any meal they have is good but if you’re having a dessert, sticky toffee pudding! ❤

Hey Natasha and Debbie, i have been clean for 9 years, and going strong. I will say that they are tea and coffee sold in most pubs. Club Soda is mostly like fizzy Water, but soft drinks are ways on sell. Has when it comes to food, its really based on where you go has each are have they own style of food, but every where will have some basic pub food. I would recommend having Roast dinner or even a Local meal, that is for that area. Fish and Chips deffo need to be from a chippy.

Food varies enormously in pubs. They range from the cheap and cheerful like Weatherspoons to Tom Kerridge's Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire which is a 2 Michelin Star pub/restaurant..

I don’t really drink but love a proper pub

These days there are plenty of non booze options and the majority of pub landlords frown on excessive drunkenness.

Even if you don’t drink, you should still go in. Just go and experience the vibe. They do tons of non-alcohol drinks. Tell them you’re the designated driver, you’ll normally get a free drink in most places.

Great video. I learn lots about my own country watching your videos. There is no problem going to the pub and not having a drink. I do it if I'm at work the next day. I would order pie, mash and gravy. Spoons is great for drinks not so much for food in my experience.

I remember a British TV show where a couple of celebrities went on a pub crawl on trains as many stations have pubs. Maybe someone recalls it.

Please please please....do a reaction about The Battle of Bamber bridge. I doubt this true story would have been taught in American school's esp during Black history month but its an insight into how the US African American solders had been treated during their stay in England and included the first American causality of WW2 who was shot by a fellow American. Very emotional yet very important and educational.

Some pubs are exactly like he said but most pubs you go in it doesn't matter what you drink it's nice and chilled and a homely feel, especially country pubs .

I like Hayseed Dixie, so I do both types of music! Whilst most traditional pubs have wooden beams and a bar made of old seasoned oak (or similar) creating a cosy homely feel, Weatherspoons is what's referred to as a 'plastic pub'! They're very new (usually heavily refurbished older buildings) with bright lights, polished metal and acres of tables, it's the epitome of "stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap"! Drinks and food are generally a lot cheaper than other pubs and since there is such a cookie cutter vibe to them you know what you're going to get.

Where I grew up in the countryside the pub was very much like An American Werewolf in London, definitely only locals. Watch Midsomer Murders to get a better idea as to what a country is like. It was the kind of place that if dad was late home for his dinner mum could call the pub and tell the guy behind the bar to tell him to get his backside home, and all the guys had that happen to them at least once. If you were ever looking for someone you would always ask in the pub if they'd been in or could they pass on a message if they turned up. Most of the locals had their own glass/tankard that was only used by them and they nearly always have their own seat where no one else dared to sit. In the countryside it really is the heart of the community. I don't drink but going into the pub isn't just about drinking it's about the atmosphere, no one takes any notice.

I remember the smoking ban coming in, we all sat in the pub smoking until 6am when the ban came into effect. The biggest thing you noticed in the weeks after was just how bad the pubs all smelt, stale beer and urine. 🤮

Pub etiquette -When you go to a pub do not expect to be served at your table. You will need to go the bar and pay for your drinks as you buy them. Also if ordering food the overwhelming majority of pubs will expect you to go to the bar once again to order your food after you have looked at the menu (this is not the same in restaurants). You will pay for it at the bar before receiving it - so remember your table number (there will be a table number on the table you sit at). The waiter/waitress will bring the food to you then leave you alone. No-one will rush you to eat your meal (except perhaps in central London) and you will probably not see the waiter again until everyone has finished their meals (unless you need them for something). They will come clear your table and in most pubs leave you alone to carry on drinking (though this can depend on whether the pub is really popular for eating and is the sort of place you need to book a table to eat - even then you can just go the bar area and carry on drinking).Tipping is not really a thing in Pubs.

A pub is a social place where you can get a cup of coffee, right the way through to wines and spirits. Most pubs will allow children and dogs and some have play areas for kids whilst mom and dad enjoy a drink. Pub lunches are popular, from a Ploughman’s (cheese board with pickles and breads) to sandwiches and small plates to a full roast dinner ( especially on a Sunday). Evening meals will have a variety of offerings, and usually a “special” not on the regular menu. Some have theme nights such as steak nights or curry evenings. Everyone welcome and typically friendly atmosphere. Country pubs ( and some city pubs) usually have outdoor space or pub garden, which is especially nice in the summer. I worked as a publican for some years and all types of people would come into the pub, from families, office workers, regulars who were in most days, tourists and everyone in between. Quiz nights and local clubs meeting place too.

The smoking ban was a godsend for me. I'd stopped going to the pub because of the smoke, and it was great to be able to get out again. As others have said, you'll be able to get non alcoholic drinks in any pub, but be aware that the pub markup over supermarket prices seems shocking. There are frequently two ways to get sparkling water: either as a bottle of sparkling water (you can also get still water) or on tap as soda water. There is another option if you want to annoy the landlord, and that's to order tap water. The licencing laws force any establishment that serves alcohol to provide tap water free of charge. This is to help prevent dehydration. But it's only the tap water that is free of charge (it's the letter of the law). The moment you ask for ice or any fruit cordial in the tap water, the law no longer applies as its now not tap water, so a charge can be made. Another type of pub was missed off the video, and that's the restaurant that thinks it's a pub. It's a bit like 'spoons, but without the crowds and the extreme drunkeness. You'll get a variety of qualities of food, depending on the quality of restaurant. It's a good way to have a quiet night out. Also don't get fooled by a pub carvery. In many ways it looks like an "All You Can Eat" restaurant. You take your plate to the serving area and the server will slice the freshly cooked meat and place it on your plate. After that, you can put as much as you like on your plate from the vegetable trays. BUT Be aware that you can only go to the servery once. A good carvery will have different sized plates, and the meat server will put more meat on your plate, according to plate size. Anyway, I hope you get to try put the many different styles of pub we have here. Good luck and enjoy!

Btw, Wetherspoons, with its 900 or so outlets, is to modern British pub culture what Walmart is to the US retail experience. It's convenient, cheap, huge, a bit tacky, and it's where most people claim never to go, but do so anyway - simply because it's everywhere. It's the Starbucks of alcohol, but cheaper, far more kitchy, and even more devoid of local colour.

My local is the Moonface Brewery & Tap. It opens every day except Monday & Tuesday, and is a community focal point. It brews real ales, and once a month it has an acoustic night where people perform. It welcomes children, and dogs, it is a great friendly place.

There are also drinking contests. The 'yard of ale' is the most well known here. This is a yard long glass, funnel shaped at one end and a bulbous bottom on the other. You usually see them on show above the bar. Great fun! lol

Love your videos, so entertaining. In terms of pub food, my go to dish is usually Ham, Egg and chips, (please no pineapple!!). Gotta be a good piece of thick ham and the eggs have to be soft so they ooze over the chips. Then a small teaspoon of English Mustard on the side.

You don't have to drink alcohol in order enter a pub, pub lunches-dinner with a soft drink. I too am a former drinker, but I still meet up with my brother for a lunch IN A PUB! GOOD SHOW

Natasha, you can go into a bar and not have an alcoholic beverage. No judgement and no pressure to order alcoholic beverages. In summer, I remember sitting outside in the pub garden (in Hampshire where my grandparents live) with my parents as a kid with a fizzy drink. Pub culture is different depending on the pub. In the country, we would drive past the pub, and before we arrived at my grandparents home, everyone in the village knew we were visiting from London (even though we hadn't lived in London for years). The old 'uns were typically farmers dressed in tweed jackets and wearing a cap. They knew all the gossip about what was going on.

You 100% need to make a reaction video on Hull, it’s the best place I’ve ever been to, the shops and history behind it is amazing 🤩