If kitchen was closed at a pub, would you bring a meal deal (minus the drink)?
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Assuming you buy drinks from the bar, if the kitchen was closed (9pm) but the pub is open till midnight, would you bring your own food?
IcyRecommendation197@reddit
I would ask first, Normally welcomed
Pizzagoessplat@reddit
Where?
I worked in pubs
FornyHucker22@reddit
Would you actually go up to a customer who’s ordered drinks and ask them to step outside with their Tesco sandwich?
Pizzagoessplat@reddit
Yes,
wordsfromlee@reddit
What a jobsworth
Pizzagoessplat@reddit
Would you walk into a restaurant and do the same thing?
wordsfromlee@reddit
I wouldn’t go to a restaurant after the kitchen had closed.
Prudent-Pressure2146@reddit
I done similar a few weekends ago at my local, albeit it was a schwarma not a meal deal
Pizzagoessplat@reddit
Absolutely not!
I've had to ask people to leave for doing this.
terryjuicelawson@reddit
While serving them £6.50 pints and wondering why business is going down the pan too I bet.
Pizzagoessplat@reddit
We don't charge £6.50 for a pint unless its a premium beer and business is great thanks.
Amazing-Heron-105@reddit
If you aren't serving food what's the issue?
Morazma@reddit
Not sure why you feel the need to have a meal at 9pm but if I felt like I needed it I'd probably ask the bartender, I'm sure they wouldn't care
HarB_Games@reddit
Not sure why you feel the need to comment on the times at which someone eats?
Like. Genuinely what does it matter to you?
Maybe something happened earlier in the day, meaning they didn't get a full tea, or chance to eat at tea, and now they have chance to eat.
Morazma@reddit
Not sure why you feel the need to comment on somebody else's opinion of mealtimes?
Like. Genuinely what does it matter to you?
HarB_Games@reddit
Because this never ending cycle of judging others and having a problem with everybody else, is exactly the reason the world is where it is.
You forgot your /s btw.
Morazma@reddit
...but you are judging me for having an opinion. You're actually far worse because you're both judgemental and a hypocrite. At least I own it.
HarB_Games@reddit
Whataboutism
"Well what about you!"
Hahaha
Have a great day, matey.
Morazma@reddit
It's not whataboutism at all because I've owned it. I am happy to judge. You, however are:
The_Chosen_Eggplant@reddit
What's wrong with eating dinner at 9 lol? I sometimes eat dinner at like 2am.
Extra_Actuary8244@reddit
That’s a normal time to have a meal especially if you’ve been out
NoFewSatan@reddit
Probably because they haven't had a meal yet.
tanoshimi@reddit
I'd only do that if I was hungry and there was no other option of a nearby takeaway etc. I can't quite explain why that should be any different, but somehow psychologically, it feels more acceptable.
buginarugsnug@reddit
No, I'd eat before I went or get a takeaway on my way home.
BillyJoeDubuluw@reddit
No, not really.
If I was visiting a food pub and the kitchen was closed then I would probably go somewhere else if the meal was the focus of the visit…
If I was visiting a pub that just so happened to serve a bit of food here and there but the kitchen was closed I would probably hold myself, still have a drink and grab a takeaway on leaving…
This post kind of reminds me of a recent experience at a Chinese restaurant that also offers takeout… Some absolute remould ordered a bag of chips and expected to be able to take a table in the restaurant just to truffle the chips… On balance, it’s just not the done thing…
With this all said though, if you have squared it with your local and you’re honestly that hungry you need to take a meal deal then there’s no real problem…
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I know of pubs that are cool with it, one is right by a street food market and doesn't do their own food so encourage it - gets the punters in who want somewhere to sit and they'll get a few pints in at the same time. Polite to ask first though. Wouldn't be getting a knife and fork and plate out but scoffing a sandwich or a pasty or something is OK.
dinkidoo7693@reddit
It would depend on the pub. The manager at my local would definitely kick you out for this. I know a few pubs in the town centre who wouldn’t care as long as its not hot food.
M0ntgomatron@reddit
After 9?
Kebab mate
heyitsed2@reddit
I would eat a meal deal on the walk from the shop to the pub, aside from a few hula hoops I'd leave on my fingers tips to offer the bar staff.
ScreamingDizzBuster@reddit
Make sure they don't bite down your finger when they nibble them off.
Amazing-Heron-105@reddit
Just go for it and stop if it's an issue.
zephyrmox@reddit
Plenty of pubs without kitchens in London are fine with it. Lots have teamed up with Yard Sale Pizza to offer a simple option round here
inflatablefish@reddit
There's a pub near me that doesn't do food but they have signs up saying you're welcome to bring food in from the nearby takeaways. Game changer.
In general I wouldn't just assume that was okay though.
Pure-Dead-Brilliant@reddit
My local is the same. You can have take away delivered there too.
GeggingIn@reddit
Usually just have a crisp and nut buffet.
FornyHucker22@reddit
If it’s just a sandwich and you are buying drinks I’d just eat the sandwich tbh.
Purp1eMagpie@reddit
First preference would be to plan better so I've already eaten by 9pm. Failing that, I'd probably go to a takeaway on my way home rather than bring it back to the pub
chicken_nugget94@reddit
I would always ask first. I was once away with work and a pubs kitchen wasn't open on a Tuesday but the landlord recommended us a few takeaways and got us plates etc. Was a win-win as we stayed in his pub longer than we would have done otherwise
PlatJC@reddit
Most of my local pubs have closed their kitchens, our favourite states you’re welcome to bring in food as long as it’s NOT from a supermarket, it has to be from one of the takeaways on the same road.
We love it. Pub has a great atmosphere in general and now always smells of delicious food.
highdon@reddit
I've been to a few pubs which have leaflets from a few local takeways at the bar. Great support for the local businesses.
Extra_Actuary8244@reddit
I’d ask first but every pub I’ve been in has allowed this. I don’t actually do it but I know they allow it
Dennyisthepisslord@reddit
Some pubs without kitchens actively welcome it.
Gent415@reddit
Used to go to a pub regularly in London that didn't do food but had a nice pizza takeaway across the street. They'd positively encourage us to bring pizza in. But yeah, always ask.
Timely_Egg_6827@reddit
Pub in London I go to has the menu of two take-aways on the tables and have a small discount. Place delivers to the bars.
Ok_Aioli3897@reddit
Not unless they say it's ok
SpaceTimeCapsule89@reddit
They will 99% allow it but ask first
Prudent-Pressure2146@reddit
I’d ask first, and if they said no that would be that I wouldn’t smuggle it or anything
UniquePotato@reddit
I would ask, we’ve ordered pizza to our local many times after the kitchen has closed
Virtuous-Patience@reddit
Eating is cheating…?
Timely_Egg_6827@reddit
Depends - I'd ask the pub staff. Some will recommend a local chippie or pizza place. Some have no issues. Others do. But having done events where shutting down takes longer than pub serving food, most fine with it as long as pub quiet. If it is standing room only, less chance.
when_music_hits@reddit
I'd go to Tesco and get the big bag of roast beef and horseradish crisps
Motor_Initiative7952@reddit
If the kitchen’s closed, I’m not smuggling in a meal deal like it’s contraband 😭 I’ll either order earlier or just commit to drinks. Turning a pub into a picnic feels illegal in spirit if not in law
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