But not banned in all pubs. They have designated smoking areas.
Banning smoking in beer gardens
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But not banned in all pubs. They have designated smoking areas.
BlueMoonRisin’
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Same with several of other European countries and some still allow smoking in bars. I don't take advantage of it though as I'm happy enough smoking outside having been used to it for over 17 years of non smoking in UK bars.
That data showed that they closed predominantly because of tax hikes.
The majority thrived. Not because of, but despite the ban. Some didn't. For a combination of reasons. That will be the case over any period of time anyway.
Pubs and pub cultures will simply evolve. Just like any aspect of society does to positive change where mindests are stuck.
The pub game was already struggling by the time the smoke ban came in. High rents and huge increases on product are what caused the eventual demise, the smoke ban just speeded it up.
Here is an interesting article about it. They have been doing it for over 20 years! If their punters can catch up, ours can too.
Outdoor smoking ban: How it works in Australia and what it could mean for UK
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?
www.bbc.co.uk
Why would there ,its not exactly business winner by banning smoking outside I go to 2 pubs over the weekend if they ban smoking there will be hardly anyone in them , we will just have to wait and see. I think if the pub sells food they will enforce it and the ones that don't wont give a flying fuck and the police wont be enforcing it , I spoke to my copper mate last night and he said the same .
Churchlawtonblue
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Stop making stuff up to suit your argument.
Is the smoking ban to blame for the high rate of pub closures?
Labour leadership candidate David Miliband has been posing as the champion of the Great British pub, saying he can save … Continue reading "Is the smoking ban to blame for the high rate of pub closures?"
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mexico1970
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Here is an interesting article about it. They have been doing it for over 20 years! If their punters can catch up, ours can too.
Outdoor smoking ban: How it works in Australia and what it could mean for UK
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?www.bbc.co.uk
Having areas designated for smokers, well done Australia.
Churchlawtonblue
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Speeded up closures, ie the opposite of making them thrive, which the Coatigan stated the other day.
Here is an interesting article about it. They have been doing it for over 20 years! If their punters can catch up, ours can too.
Outdoor smoking ban: How it works in Australia and what it could mean for UK
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?www.bbc.co.uk
Yeah, designated smoking areas. They obviously work.
FWIW, I don't think bans have played as big a part in the reduced number of smokers in the UK so far. I'd put that down to price.