Some pub bouncers = merchant bankers
Discussion
I was out last night in town, when a friend called, who had driven all the way from Stirling to Newcastle and fancied a quick pint. When he called, the bar I was in was very noisy (but was full of lovely women, some of which were snogging right in front of us 
- need to get a camera phone one of these days!!!), so I decided to go out of the main bar bit into the "foyer" between the bar and the entrance.
I could now hear my mate, and this woman bouncer was saying something, but because of the noise I couldnt really hear what she was saying, so I politely said "give me 2 seconds" - all I wanted to do give my mate directions to where we were. Next thing I know, 4 bouncers are literally physically dragging me outside as if I was some piece of scum that was trying to cause trouble
One of them shouted in my ear "when she says out, you get the **** out!"
One thing I think did not amuse them was I gave a running commentary to my mate on the phone about exactly what was happenning :lol: "one of them has a hold of me by the neck, another is shouting abuse, and the woman seems deeply offended for some reason"
I think my mate at least found that pretty hilarious!
Not only that but my other mate was left inside the pub probably wondering where I got too. I walked up the street and found my mate then walked back down to find my other mate outside waiting.
I kindly "thanked" the bouncers for their fair and polite treatment
to which they stuck their fingers up at me. Charming.
- need to get a camera phone one of these days!!!), so I decided to go out of the main bar bit into the "foyer" between the bar and the entrance. I could now hear my mate, and this woman bouncer was saying something, but because of the noise I couldnt really hear what she was saying, so I politely said "give me 2 seconds" - all I wanted to do give my mate directions to where we were. Next thing I know, 4 bouncers are literally physically dragging me outside as if I was some piece of scum that was trying to cause trouble
One of them shouted in my ear "when she says out, you get the **** out!" One thing I think did not amuse them was I gave a running commentary to my mate on the phone about exactly what was happenning :lol: "one of them has a hold of me by the neck, another is shouting abuse, and the woman seems deeply offended for some reason"
I think my mate at least found that pretty hilarious! Not only that but my other mate was left inside the pub probably wondering where I got too. I walked up the street and found my mate then walked back down to find my other mate outside waiting.
I kindly "thanked" the bouncers for their fair and polite treatment
to which they stuck their fingers up at me. Charming. 
as some kind of scum 
at school! 
Most 'Bouncers' are like some policemen ....once they've decided they don't like the look of you or what you are saying.......no amount of reasoning or explaining will sway them from this train of thought.
For them to change this ill-conceived 'decision' in thier course of duty, would be an admission of an error of judgement and in thier eyes, a sign of weakness
....not done.......
It takes a 'certain amount' of intelligence to enter a discussion/arguement with a completely open mind with an acceptance that somewhere down the line that you must actually listen to other persons point of view and be prepared to change your own.
Percentage wise,only the very 'best' well trained/well paid door staff are capable of this......we are talking 5-10%
so ,don't get your hopes up . always accept that your night out may have to have a plan B....whether or not you are drunk ,well-dressed or with a large group of 'lads'.
For them to change this ill-conceived 'decision' in thier course of duty, would be an admission of an error of judgement and in thier eyes, a sign of weakness
....not done.......
It takes a 'certain amount' of intelligence to enter a discussion/arguement with a completely open mind with an acceptance that somewhere down the line that you must actually listen to other persons point of view and be prepared to change your own.
Percentage wise,only the very 'best' well trained/well paid door staff are capable of this......we are talking 5-10%
so ,don't get your hopes up . always accept that your night out may have to have a plan B....whether or not you are drunk ,well-dressed or with a large group of 'lads'.
By and large bouncers are egotistical morons incapable of doing much more than posturing and brawling.
I find having to negotiate with them, or compensate for their general lack of common sense, life-awareness and general absence of communication skills f
king nauseating at best.
One of the (many) reasons I rarely go out in London or other cities any more, and even more rarely frequent any establishment which has them.
Besides, my local sells far better beer.
I find having to negotiate with them, or compensate for their general lack of common sense, life-awareness and general absence of communication skills f
king nauseating at best. One of the (many) reasons I rarely go out in London or other cities any more, and even more rarely frequent any establishment which has them.
Besides, my local sells far better beer.
No I'm an Essex lad I'm afraid so It would've been a fair old taxi 
to your neck of the woods!
I keep getting flash backs of last night - not pretty!
Oh well at least I didn't 
last night!
I could certainly do without working today I know that
oh well I've got a party to go to tonight but then I've got work again tomorrow, doh!
to your neck of the woods! I keep getting flash backs of last night - not pretty!
Oh well at least I didn't last night! I could certainly do without working today I know that
oh well I've got a party to go to tonight but then I've got work again tomorrow, doh!
did chuckle on my stag do though.........fancy dress free for all in Spain (1st night Togas,2nd night your choice ,3rd night Rocky Horror)
Two of our lads went dressed as Dickie bowed 'bouncers' and they really looked the part.....every bar/club we went to that night they just hung around the doors......refusing entry to all and sundry!......they let the poor sods walk away downhearted until calling them back after.......most people didn't click they weren't real doormen even though they did it in a real 'Hale and Pace two Rons stylie '!.......i.e 'ere Ron him he's too short...come back when you've grown an inch'
they didn't even question why these two imposters had Blues Brothers dark shades (well past midnight) and bendy drinking straws tucked behind thier ears to emulate walkie-talkie microphones!
it was funny at the time ....[Roly Berkin mode on ]
but we very....very.....drunk!
Two of our lads went dressed as Dickie bowed 'bouncers' and they really looked the part.....every bar/club we went to that night they just hung around the doors......refusing entry to all and sundry!......they let the poor sods walk away downhearted until calling them back after.......most people didn't click they weren't real doormen even though they did it in a real 'Hale and Pace two Rons stylie '!.......i.e 'ere Ron him he's too short...come back when you've grown an inch'
they didn't even question why these two imposters had Blues Brothers dark shades (well past midnight) and bendy drinking straws tucked behind thier ears to emulate walkie-talkie microphones!
it was funny at the time ....[Roly Berkin mode on ]
but we very....very.....drunk!
also did it at the Newquay Arms ,Cornwall with a mate .....pub was close to opening 11am (as you do) and even though we were dressed suitably.....i.e. cricket style wide rim hats , tee-shirts and cut-off jeans/shorts.....we were at the head of a queue to enter, so we just stood there, arms folded facing the street......steady stream of people just wandered up to us......
' is it alright to go in mate? '
'no'
'can i ask why not?'
'erm.....cos the pub 'aint open yet and were not bouncers'
' is it alright to go in mate? '
'no'
'can i ask why not?'
'erm.....cos the pub 'aint open yet and were not bouncers'
Complain to their company and complain to the council who issue the licences. If they don't have licences: there you have your answer. The thugs have migrated to the areas and pubs where they don't need a licence. I did speak with one police recruiter who failed every application from people trying to suggest their experience on the door had relevance to policing.
Dunno if anyone can confirm this, when l wondered out of an Amsterdam club at the wee hours some years ago, l noticed people were tipping the bouncers as they left. For one para moment l thought we wouldnt be let out til we tipped, the whole thing was raather confusing.
Aaanyway, sounds like a good idea to me. Motivats the bouncers to treat their customers with respect rather than another opportunity to inflate their ever thirsty machismo.
Aaanyway, sounds like a good idea to me. Motivats the bouncers to treat their customers with respect rather than another opportunity to inflate their ever thirsty machismo.
ywouldi said:
Lol, my mate did that in a pub down here! Not on purpose but whilst standing by the door in his longish leather jacket a small queue formed and people started going "cheers mate" as they left. He was too scared to take advantage of the situation though.
I've got a similar leather jacket that's great for nightclub queues as well, or more to the point, getting to the front of them. I have a habit of turning up early and waiting for people outside pubs and bars, and the number of people who stop and fish out an ID to me before going in is positively comical. Of course, if the queue to the club's heaving and the doors haven't opened yet, I just stand on the step facing the rest of them (I've got a brick
house of a mate with a similar jacket who does the same at the other side of the door). When the doors open and the real bouncers come out, it's hilarious, and we always get in first Screw that I'm not giving those on the whole numb nuts anything.
I generally stick with the rule that if they ask me for ID or have bouncers that don't just wander around and smile the place is a pile of pooh and I don't like it.
Why is it whenever you make someone think they have authority they go mad. Always reminds me of Das Experiement.
Can someone explain to me why Uni Picture ID/NUS or Local Authority ID are not acceptable and I should carry around my drivers licence or passport.
I generally stick with the rule that if they ask me for ID or have bouncers that don't just wander around and smile the place is a pile of pooh and I don't like it.
Why is it whenever you make someone think they have authority they go mad. Always reminds me of Das Experiement.
Can someone explain to me why Uni Picture ID/NUS or Local Authority ID are not acceptable and I should carry around my drivers licence or passport.
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