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When I first arrived in Britain over 30 years ago, the place that intrigued me the most was the pub. I lived in a village, the scene when I stepped into a country pub the first time is still fresh in my memory. From the noise and music, to the crowd; and the colourful rugged heavy carpets, the burning fireplace, and the quaint interesting decorations, displaying time and history. Yes, the pub has a long history, with its origin said to date back 2000 years, when Roman soldiers brought their ‘Tabernae’ to Britian. The locals brewed and drank ale, a type of beer. With the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings who were also accustomed to drinking ale, alehouses proliferated. Gradually, ‘Tabernae’ evolved into a more English name ‘ Tavern’. In addition to alcohol, Taverns also provided food and even a place to rest. The Battle of Hastings in 1066 established the Normans as the new rulers. To rule, to intimidate, to protect themselves as newcomers, and to please God, castles, monasteries and Abbeys were erected all over Britain. The White Tower (Tower of London) is one of the creations at the time. The white stone used in the construction was imported from Caen in Normandy. From the 12th century onwards, many English towns acquired a charter from the Crown allowing them to hold an annual fair. These market towns usually serve a regional or local customer base and last for two or three days. The Normans had close ties with the European continent, which helped increase trade with the continent. More and more overseas merchants attended the fairs directly, bypassing the middlemen. These trade fairs were held in a fixed sequence, such as Boston Fair in July, Winchester Fair in September and Northampton Fair in November…… With the development of the economy and trade, the number of people travelling increased. A type of a more formal lodging establishment, the Inn, appeared. Inns are usually built on busy roadsides providing accommodation, drinks, stables and parking for stagecoaches. Nowadays, Taverns, Alehouses and Inns are collectively called pubs, with not much difference between them. Pub is a short name for Public House which started to be used at the end of the 17th century. It draws a distinction between pubs and private, membership-based places. Pubs are open to all. The number of public drinking establishments once reached an alarming proportion, with one for every 200 people. Alcohol drinking was rampant, especially when French brandy and Dutch gin entered the British market. William Hogarth’s painting Gin Lane depicts the dangers of excessive gin consumption. Gin was cheap and easily accessible, being popular among many women. Excessive drinking led mothers to neglect their children and families. Therefore, gin was also called ‘Mother’s Ruin’. In response to this issue, the Sale of Spirits Act 1750, commonly known as the Gin Act 1751, was enacted. It succeeded in reducing alcohol consumption. Pub had humble beginnings; it was not until the 19th century that more grand pubs began to appear. The Counting House pub in London, a pub built in the 19th century, located in the old financial district of London. The Kings Arms in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is an older country pub dating back to the 15th century. It has been featured in numerous films and TV series such as ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’. This type of Tudor architecture is not uncommon in Britain, such as the Mermaid Inn in East Sussex and the Swan Inn in Norfolk, where we recently stayed. The Tudor style has a steep roof, huge chimneys, small leaded glass windows and a half-timbered exterior, with hanging beams and huge fireplaces inside. Pubs are the traditional gathering and socializing places for British people and the foundation of community spirit. It can be said that they have been an indispensable part of British life for many years. Many regulars are the locals. They like to have a drink or two at their local pub, relaxing and having a chat with friends before heading home for dinner. Office workers in the city also like to have a few drinks in the pub after work before making the journey home. The pub goers are not from a single social group; they are from all walks of life, and different economic and social backgrounds. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron once took Chinese President Xi Jinping to his local pub for Fish and Chips. Many people like to go to pubs to eat, celebrate their birthdays and Christmas. Sporting events, such as a football tournament, can draw in more of a crowd. People like to cheer together for their team over a drink. Most pubs now have large TV screens and live sports channels to meet the needs. Many pubs also hold regular quiz nights, sometimes inviting bands to perform. Most traditional pubs have slot machines, and some pubs also offer entertainment games such as darts, snooker and skittles. Most pubs are now owned by brewers. These pubs have designated suppliers. Have to mention, Weatherspoon offers cheaper drinks, but their food is more of the fast-food type. Besides the ‘ tied pubs’, there are Free Houses. They are not attached to any specific brewery or supplier, and can shop freely, providing a varying brand of beer, wine and spirits. Did you know, that in addition to the names, traditional pubs also had brightly coloured signs because the vast majority of the population at the time was illiterate. Traditional pubs have a bell that usually rings 15 minutes before closing. Most pubs in England close at 11pm. On Sundays, they close half an hour earlier. Traditional pub foods include: Sunday roast - roast chicken, beef, mutton, pork, with potatoes and vegetables. Roast beef is usually served with Yorkshire pudding, which tastes similar to Chinese breakfast food ‘Youtiao’. Pies - different fillings of meats and vegetables Fish and chips - served with peas or mushy peas. The fried fishes are normally cod or haddock. We prefer haddock. You can usually swap chips with salad if you are on diet. Sausages and mash potatoes (also called Bangers and mash) - fried sausages and onions, mashed potatoes and peas Ploughman’s lunch - Ham, cheese and salads All Day Breakfast - Full English breakfast which normally includes bacon, sausage, egg, toast, hashbrown, mushroom, tomato and baked bean In Britain, beer is sold by the pint. A pint is 568.261ml (a US pint is 473.176 ml). You can order a pint or a half pint. Wine is sold in small glasses (125 ml), medium glasses (175 ml), large glasses (250 ml) or bottles. A large glass is equivalent to 1/3 of a bottle. Champagne and sparkling wine are sold in bottle and served in Champagne flute. Cocktails are sold by glasses of various shape and size. When buying spirits you buy in ‘single’ or ‘double. One ‘single’ is 25ml. In England, people aged 16 and over can have alcoholic drinks (except spirits) when dining in a pub. 18 is the legal age to purchase alcohol. Tipping in pubs is a personal choice, not a requirement. Some regulars like to buy a drink for the bartender. When dining together in group, dinners tend to leave a tip when service charge is not included. A service charge may be included in your bill for table service. There is no table service charge for snacks ordered at the bar counter. The customary amount if you choose to give tip is around 10% of your bill. Thirty years ago, it was common to see someone with a collection box to come to the pub to collect money for charity. It is now rare, but small collection jars can still be seen on bar counters. The number of pubs has been declining in recent years. Rising prices, combined with a greater focus on health, could lead some people to drink less in pubs or switch to ‘drinking at home’. As a social and gathering place, pubs now face many competitors, such as cafes and tearooms … For evening entertainment, the younger generation prefers to go to trendy places, like lounges, bars or clubs, etc. The Brits love a drink, but surveys show that the Brits are not among the top alcohol consumers per capita. What’s different is that the Brits love to binge drink. Throughout history, excessive drinking has been a problem and has had to be regulated, more than once! This custom continues to this day, with the reputation of football hooliganism, which has a negative connotation. Of course, pubs will continue to evolve, adapting with time, for example food and drink menus changing. Just like in real life, establishments changing with the time is crucial for survival. The pub is our first choice for weekend dining. We like the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere there. You can dress up or dress down, there is absolutely no restriction or inappropriateness. On a sunny, warm and dry day, isn’t it a pleasant thing to walk to a country pub and have a drink in the beer garden? If you come to Britain, you can choose a country pub to taste the traditional British foods there, experience the life of the locals, and even stay there for a few nights. Finally, let’s drink to the happiness and health of you all. Cheers!