Pub culture
Pub life
The pub culture is an essential part of everyday British life. People go there to socialize, relax and have a drink or some food. The drinks you can order in a pub are beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. If you like to have cocktails, it is better to go to a regular bar or club. If you want to have a snack with your drinks, the choices are limited. It’s either crisps or nuts.
There are many different types of pubs. Some are specifically for watching sports or support a specific club. Others are known for the kind of music they play or the quizzes they organize. You just need to find one that suits you!
How to behave in a pub
In almost every pub you won’t get served from your table, but you have to order at the bar. It is important to find out where the queue is, and even more important not to push in. British people are sensitive about that and would not like you for it. When it is your turn to give the order, they will most likely say ‘what will it be’ or ‘what can I get you’. In some pubs, they can ask if you would like to start a tab. It means that you can have your drinks written on a card or get a number to put them on so that you can pay for all the drinks at the end of the evening. You don’t usually tip bar staff in a pub. If you want to show your appreciation, you can offer them a drink.
Another important part of pub-culture is ‘Getting your round’. It means that if you are with a group, it is your turn to pay for the drinks. The golden rule in a pub is not to leave when it’s your round!
