London council wants to ban standing in pubs as Sadiq Khan vows to intervene against 'restrictive policies'

Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to ban standing

Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’ Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint, before going to stand with your friends and have a catchup, has been how British people have experienced going to the pub for centuries. But Westminster council has been accused of trying to put a stop to it. The council…

6 Aug, 06:00

London council wants to ban standing in pubs as Sadiq Khan vows to intervene against 'restrictive policies'

A London council kickstarted a bid to ban Britons standing in pubs as Sadiq Khan has vowed to intervene against the "restrictive policies". Westminster City Council, which presides over nightlife across Soho and the West End, made the proposal to ban "vertical drinking" - and even ordering at the bar. The policy, which is currently being considered, says the capital's boozers should: "Discourage excessive drunkenne…

6 Aug, 08:02