One of the most interesting formats of drinking establishments, undoubtedly, is the pub. Pubs can be considered one of the symbols of the British Isles. Even the seediest British village has its own pub. And about big cities and say no. In Britain, pubs have been known since Roman times.
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What is a pub?
Initially, pubs were places in which locals gathered. Even the word "pub" comes from the English public house. Such institutions have always been characterized by a democratic atmosphere. Here it was not customary to look at the ranks and regalia. And over time, pubs have not lost this feature.
Pubs in the world and in Russia
However, one cannot say that now real pubs can be called a purely British phenomenon. Due to its atmosphere, sincerity and democracy, pubs have spread throughout the world. Pub culture has taken root in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. To some extent in the USA. In countries where English is not official, pubs are also quite common. For example, in Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands.
As for our country, in this regard we are significantly behind the whole world. We have real pubs just started to appear. It should be noted right away that in most cases our pubs have a certain selectivity and utilitarianism. This is not to say that our Russian pubs are accessible to a wide range of visitors. Many Russian pubs position themselves as premium establishments. This is especially true for pubs located in provincial cities. And the reason for this attitude to British traditions, by and large, is the lack of competition. But based on the fact that pubs are in demand in our country, we can conclude that in this direction the situation will change after a certain time.
Beer Pub Features
The main drink in pubs is, of course, beer. Of course, other drinks may be presented in the pub, but the main emphasis is on beer. It happened historically. At the same time, in each pub special attention is paid to the quality and variety of beer. Beer is a peculiar visiting card of a pub.
In a good pub you can taste beer varieties that cannot be bought in a regular store. It can be considered ideal if the pub is located at the brewery. By the way, in Britain and Ireland, many pubs work on this principle. Visitors are offered beer, which was immediately brewed.
If it is not possible to brew your own beer, then the owners of the pub should agree with the producers of exclusive varieties. This will allow the pub to acquire its own face and stand out from other drinking establishments.
Pub interior
What should a classic British pub look like? The main element of the interior of the pub is, of course, the bar. Thanks to her, the necessary atmosphere in the institution is largely provided. The bar counter should be beautiful, comfortable and functional at the same time.
The interior of the pub should be quite strict. Everything here obeys the English interior style. When arranging the pub, you can use only dark wooden furniture. It is best if this furniture is upholstered. Indeed, it is such furniture that best conveys the spirit of the good old England. Furniture decorated with carvings will be appropriate.
As for lighting, pubs are usually darkened rooms. With the help of dim lights, you can create a very comfortable atmosphere, which will by itself lead to intimate communication.
Walls in pubs are best decorated with either wooden panels or textured wallpaper. Best viewed wallpaper saturated colors and shades. Also, special attention when arranging the interior of the pub should be given to various interior elements. Such elements, for example, can be paintings made in the style of the Victorian era.
As mentioned above, a pub is a place to chat. Therefore, a board for playing darts and a billiard table will fit very harmoniously into its interior. A common occurrence for modern pubs is the availability of televisions. England is the birthplace of football. And the pub can be called the perfect place to watch football matches.