Is this really what it has come to....
Discussion
CoolC said:
Why would a bar have a policy of not serving people in uniform?
Any uniform? a postman? a nurse?
Very strange.
The armed forces have regulations stating that they should not enter licensed premises whilst in uniform. Any uniform? a postman? a nurse?
Very strange.
No doubt they'll play on the fact and ruin the landlords life.
King Herald said:
'Company policy not to serve men in uniform'???? WTF is that all about????
They probably serve any scruffy chav yob who walks through the door, but a man serving his country, wearing his uniform proudly, can't get a drink???
It could be that they make an assumption that anyone in a uniform is on active duty and therefore barred by their employers from drinking whilst in uniform. They probably serve any scruffy chav yob who walks through the door, but a man serving his country, wearing his uniform proudly, can't get a drink???
Of course, soldiers wear different types of uniforms depending on what they are doing. If they were attending a funeral they were probably wearing a dress uniform and not on official duty. But bar staff would be pretty ignorant of such distinctions.
Except Eric, the report mentions "tea and/or coffee" being the beverage required to settle their nerves.
Of course, that could be complete and utter codswallop, but that's what was put forward.
In that instance, the staff should've been able to use common sense to allow the purchase of non-alcoholic beverages only.
The mention of a funeral being attended shouldn't be necessary to usurp their uniform policy - just smacks of damage limitation.
Of course, that could be complete and utter codswallop, but that's what was put forward.
In that instance, the staff should've been able to use common sense to allow the purchase of non-alcoholic beverages only.
The mention of a funeral being attended shouldn't be necessary to usurp their uniform policy - just smacks of damage limitation.
GarryA said:
The armed forces have regulations stating that they should not enter licensed premises whilst in uniform.
No doubt they'll play on the fact and ruin the landlords life.
Since when? I served on many bases all over the UK and at the end of the day you'd always find people in uniform in the pubs. The only rule I was ever aware of was that you didn't get drunk and make an idiot of yourself whilst in uniform. No doubt they'll play on the fact and ruin the landlords life.
GarryA said:
Off to work, but here is the RAF take on it, I am told it is a rule that covers all three forces,
Occasions on which uniform is not to be worn:
b. Visits to licensed premises (including when not consuming alcohol), except when specifically approved by the Chain of Command.
Never been a problem in the Navy. In fact during basic we had to wear uniform for going out locally (no idea if its the same now). Going out meant pubs.Occasions on which uniform is not to be worn:
b. Visits to licensed premises (including when not consuming alcohol), except when specifically approved by the Chain of Command.
Eric Mc said:
Of course, soldiers wear different types of uniforms depending on what they are doing. If they were attending a funeral they were probably wearing a dress uniform and not on official duty. But bar staff would be pretty ignorant of such distinctions.
I believe you are wrong on that, certainly when I was in the forces you were essentially 'on-duty' at all times, even when not in uniform, and certainly if you were wearing any type of uniform at all it means you are subject to the regulations. One of which is not being allowed into bars.
Being local to and working in Coventry this place is well known to have a very poor attitude and terrible door staff who seem to live buy the saying "We don't need to give a reason" Many many stories have come to light since, from a bar staff member who was refused entry on his day off to groups who had someone of ethnic minority with them being turned away. Shaved heads were a no no too. The worst is a chap I work with, who's cousin had been receiving chemo for cancer and had no hair. Denied entry.
Personally, on the day of my sisters graduation we all went there to meet first, all dressed smartly ordering only soft drinks and some sandwiches. When a member of the group came in with a packet of crisps we were all kicked out. The food we ordered had not even arrived. A little harsh I think to eject a group of 10+.
I think they've mistreated the local people so much over the years (and stories do go back years with this poor attitude) and with the latest story being right before armed forces day that will see a parade past this premise they've done irreparable damage to their business and people want to see them close down now.
There is a facebook group with many interesting stories.
edit to add they ordered coffee & tea.
Personally, on the day of my sisters graduation we all went there to meet first, all dressed smartly ordering only soft drinks and some sandwiches. When a member of the group came in with a packet of crisps we were all kicked out. The food we ordered had not even arrived. A little harsh I think to eject a group of 10+.
I think they've mistreated the local people so much over the years (and stories do go back years with this poor attitude) and with the latest story being right before armed forces day that will see a parade past this premise they've done irreparable damage to their business and people want to see them close down now.
There is a facebook group with many interesting stories.
edit to add they ordered coffee & tea.
GarryA said:
Off to work, but here is the RAF take on it, I am told it is a rule that covers all three forces,
Occasions on which uniform is not to be worn:
b. Visits to licensed premises (including when not consuming alcohol), except when specifically approved by the Chain of Command.
I was in the RAF for 15 years, those bases I was talking about were RAF stations and it wasn't banned at any of them. Before that I was in the Army and it WAS banned but that was at the height of the IRA conflict and wearing uniform off-base was pretty much banned everywhere. The base commanders tend to treat you like adults and if you play the game you're okay.Occasions on which uniform is not to be worn:
b. Visits to licensed premises (including when not consuming alcohol), except when specifically approved by the Chain of Command.
ETA: if you're in the RAF too I'd be interested to know where you're stationed that does ban this.
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