One of the most interesting formats of drinking establishments is undoubtedly the pub. Pubs can be considered one of the symbols of the British Isles. Even the run-down British village has its own pub. And there is no need to talk about big cities. In Britain, pubs have been known since Roman times.
What is a pub?
Initially, pubs were places where locals gathered. Even the word "pub" itself comes from the English public house. Such establishments have always had a democratic atmosphere. It was not customary to look at ranks and regalia. And over time, pubs have not lost this feature.
Pubs in the world and in Russia
At the same time, it cannot be said that nowadays real pubs can be called a purely British phenomenon. Thanks to their atmosphere, soulfulness and democracy, pubs have spread all over the world. Pub culture has firmly taken root in New Zealand, Australia, Canada. To some extent in the United States. In countries where English is not the official language, pubs are also common. For example, in Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands.
As for our country, in this respect we are significantly behind the whole world. Our pubs have just begun to appear. It should be noted right away that in most cases our pubs have a certain exclusivity and utility. It cannot be said that our Russian pubs are accessible to the widest range of visitors. Many Russian pubs position themselves as premium establishments. This is especially true for pubs that are located in provincial cities. And the blame for this attitude towards 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 can be presented in the pub, but the main emphasis is on beer. It happened historically. At the same time, each pub pays special attention to the quality and variety of beer. Beer is a kind of hallmark of the pub.
In a good pub you can taste beer varieties that cannot be bought in a regular store. It can be considered an ideal option if the pub is located at the brewery. By the way, in Britain and Ireland, many pubs operate according to this principle. Visitors are offered beer, which was brewed right there.
If it is not possible to brew your own beer, then the pub owners should negotiate with the producers of exclusive varieties. This will allow the pub to acquire its own identity, to stand out from other drinking establishments.
Pub interior
What should a classic British pub look like? The main element of the pub interior is, of course, the bar counter. It is thanks to her that the necessary atmosphere in the institution is largely ensured. The bar counter should be beautiful, comfortable and functional at the same time.
The interior of the pub should be quite strict. Everything here is subject to the English interior style. When decorating a pub, you can use only dark wooden furniture. It is best if this furniture has soft upholstery. After all, it is such furniture that best conveys the spirit of good old England. Furniture decorated with carvings will look appropriate.
When it comes to lighting, pubs tend to be darkened spaces. With the help of dim lighting, you can create a completely comfortable atmosphere, which will by itself be conducive to intimate communication.
Pub walls are best decorated with either wood paneling or textured wallpaper. Wallpapers of saturated colors and shades look best. Also, when arranging the interior decoration of the pub, special attention should be paid to various interior elements. Such elements, for example, can be paintings made in the style of the Victorian era.
As stated above, the pub is a place to socialize. Therefore, a dart board and a billiard table will very harmoniously fit into its interior. Televisions are common in modern pubs. England is the birthplace of football. And the pub can be called the ideal place to watch football matches.
