UK plans to restrict vertical drinking despite pub and political backlash
UK authorities propose limiting customers standing at bars while drinking, framing it as a safety measure amid industry opposition.
A plan to restrict vertical drinking — customers standing at bars while consuming alcohol — has drawn criticism from UK politicians and pub operators. Supporters of the proposal frame it as a safety initiative rather than an attempt to prevent people from enjoying drinks at the bar.
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Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by UK politicians and pubs
“This is about safety, not stopping anyone standing at a bar with a pint in their hand."