Pubs Trivia

Pubs………The heart of the community

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Britain's pubs are right at the heart of every community in the country. They are a much loved part of the national culture, celebrated at home and abroad, and attract many visitors to Britain. Every week, around 15 million people socialize in the nations pubs. Most are small businesses, run by tenants, lessees and owners, and together they employ over 600,000 people.


Today's pub is as much about food as drink. More than 80 per cent of pubs serve food, catering for every taste. That's over 1.1 billion meals per year.
(from the British Beer & Pub Assoc.)


Do you know the origin of the saying" Minding your Ps and Qs"?

Bartenders would keep a watch on the alcohol consumption of the patrons; keeping an eye on the pints and quarts that were consumed. As a reminder to the patrons, the bartender would recommend they "mind their Ps and Qs".

What are the five London Underground stops named for pubs?
1.  Angel
2.  Elephant & Castle
3.  Manor House
4.  Royal Oak
5.  Swiss Cottage

What is the strongest ale in the UK?
BrewDog’s Sink the Bismarck which is measured at 40% alcohol!

What is the most common pub name in England?
The Red Lion closely followed by Royal OakRegal, Cambridge, which can seat 1,300

Pubs………The heart of the community

Britain's pubs are right at the heart of every community in the country. They are a much loved part of the national culture, celebrated at home and abroad, and attract many visitors to Britain. Every week, around 15 million people socialize in the nations pubs. Most are small businesses, run by tenants, lessees and owners, and together they employ over 600,000 people.

Today's pub is as much about food as drink. More than 80 per cent of pubs serve food, catering for every taste. That's over 1.1 billion meals per year.

(from the British Beer & Pub Assoc.)

Interesting Pub facts………

 

Origin of minding your P’s and Q’s…..Bartenders would keep a watch on the alcohol consumption of the patrons; keeping an eye on the pints and quarts that were consumed. As a reminder to the patrons, the bartender would recommend they "mind their Ps and Qs".

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