Hanging around and Supping Ale at the Bar

Why are some folk obssesd by sitting at the bar and inadvertently blocking other folk from getting their ale?
I find this act one of the most socially selfish things going and on a par with that now extinct act of tabbing in a restuarant.

Soul Kitchen wrote:Why are some folk obssesd by sitting at the bar and inadvertently blocking other folk from getting their ale?
I find this act one of the most socially selfish things going and on a par with that now extinct act of tabbing in a restuarant.

Usually because they are alone and have a higher chance of striking up a social conversation if they are at the place where everyone is likely to go - other than the toilets which is a different story altogether.

What do you mean by tabbing?

Smoking.
It's usually two or three blokes sat at the bar together I might add, so the social aspect is out the window on this one. I have been known to spill ale accidently in the past, but the advent of Timmy Taylors and Wainys in the pubs I frequent have now given me a don't waste it on them attitude. I have come out with rather curt comments and pushed through aggressively but by then the alcohol has kicked in with them and a fuck off usually ensues with this action!!

If people weren't supposed to sit at the bar, there wouldn't be any bar stools, would there?

Have you suggested this to the landlord, SK?

Can't help but think it's a safer alternative to barging your way through and telling innocent drinkers to fuck off.

I don't know you, obviously, and please don't take this personally, but if I was sat there enjoying a pint and a chat with my mate and you suddenly came shoving through and told me to "Fuck off!" just so you could get to the bar.......I'd twat you.

Lets get it right they tell me to fuck off for barging through due to over indulgence!
There doesn't have to be bar stools in front of the bar to stop folk causing obtstruction. I have a particular habit that if I manage to get to the bar and find an empty bar stool I shift it in order to possibly prevent later problems.
I find this particular indulgence the ignorant side of pub life and also find they use this practice to queue jump as they never see who is waiting to be served!
Hope that clarifies my previos post?

Just tell them to move, before you punch there lights out, it works for me.

I have been known to stand near a bar... Last time I went out. Im polite, but the pub was busy, and all my mates were already gathered there. I found it a bit uncomfortable that we were clearly blocking the way but the majority ruled, and in some perverse sense, appeared to think it gave them power.

Biggie wrote:I have been known to stand near a bar... Last time I went out. Im polite, but the pub was busy, and all my mates were already gathered there. I found it a bit uncomfortable that we were clearly blocking the way but the majority ruled, and in some perverse sense, appeared to think it gave them power.

You've nailed exactly the point I was trying to make. It's rather a selfish action because you not only piss people off coming to the bar you get pissed off cos people disturb you wanting to buy their ale!