Scrambling for a spot at the bar to order a drink at a pub is a classic British experience. However, a strange phenomenon has emerged during lockdowns where patrons are forming single-file lines to get their desired drinks. Angry customers have dubbed this sight the “worst side effect of lockdowns,” blaming Covid-19 for disrupting the traditional understanding of pub etiquette. To address this, a humorous campaign has been launched to end the queueing at pubs, urging pubgoers to return to the natural chaos at the bar. Numerous photos posted on social media showcase long lines of people at pubs throughout the country, with some queues even spilling onto the street. Regulars at pubs have been instructed to join the back of the line when approaching an empty counter, leaving some pondering whether everyone forgot how pubs functioned during lockdowns. To capture this phenomenon, individuals are encouraged to email their pictures of single-file lines at local pubs.
The campaign against queuing at pubs, run by the Twitter account @pub_queues, has gained traction. It reminds followers that queues are appropriate for buses or checkouts, not bars. One social media user humorously attributes this change to the pandemic, claiming that it has broken the ancient understanding of pub queue etiquette. The debate surrounding this new convention has been reignited by columnist Madeline Grant, who questions whether people have started queuing in strange lines for drinks rather than crowding around the bar. Proper pub etiquette, according to some, involves crowding around the bar, but with the understanding that if someone has been waiting longer, they should be served first. This approach is considered more convivial and spontaneous than the current method. While some people prefer the new system, seeing it as fair and providing a better atmosphere, others argue it runs counter to the concept of a bar.
The excessive lining up at pubs has prompted an online campaign called ‘Pub Queues,’ where people are encouraged to share photos of patrons queuing single file. The campaign’s creator, Rod Truan, a secondary school teacher in Cornwall, grew tired of constantly queuing and believes this practice has emerged due to Covid-19. He laments the loss of a hundred years of tradition within British pub culture, where going to the bar meant meeting new people and engaging in conversations and banter.
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