motorway pubs.

[videojetman]

what will it be next, drive through crack dens.
wetherspoons opens the 1st pub at a motorway service station.
the last thing we need on the road is more drunk drivers.
so who thinks this is a good idea ?
i think it's totally bonkers.

 

[rosstheboss]

Aren't all pubs on the sides of roads?

Does the size of the road make any difference to a human's responsibility?

 

[videojetman]

i don't think on the majority of A & B roads there are too many cases of multiple pile ups.
so i think there is a genuine concern for establishments serving alcohol on motorways.
and yes i do think there is a big difference in the types of roads.
given that most drivers on motorways travel long distances & add to that the fatigue.
but yes it is the responsibilty of the individual,
but why put the temptation there in the first place ?

 

[Neil]

Aren't all pubs on the sides of roads?

Does the size of the road make any difference to a human's responsibility?

I guess it's much easier to walk / cycle / get a bus / get a cab to a pub in a more normal place, though.

I suppose there's passengers, or things like coach trips - but then who wants to be the driver when there's a load of pished up people in tow.

It does seem a bit daft - motorways aren't exactly normal roads that people can easily just get to without needing to drive, when they've had a drink. It very much encourages the one or two is OK to drive with - and yes, I get, the motorways are probably statistically the safest - but the consequences tend to be greater.

 

[RobMac]

The hard shoulders will be lined with folk taking a piss :shock:

 

[rosstheboss]

From what I understand it is at a service station with a PremierInn/Travelodge etc attached. You can buy booze at loads of garages and service stations. I really can't see responsible people suddenly deciding to stop their journey, get leathered and then carry on. Yes there is more of a temptation there but generally speaking my experience of motorway services is along the lines of this:

1.Have a piss
2.Throw burger down neck.
3.Leave.

As opposed to

1. Have a piss
2. Throw burger down neck.
3. Decide to settle in 'Spoons for a large one instead of getting to my destination.
4. Potentially die in enormous drunken motorway pile up.

I can't see it taking off anyway....

 

[Neil]

I can't see it taking off anyway....

Let's not get into pubs at airports!

Surely pilots are entitled to a couple for the runway, before they set off?

 

[rosstheboss]

Don't underestimate a pilots ability to be completely stupid without having had a drink. A very good friend of mine is a hostie and on a recent flight to New York, they experienced the cabin filling up with smoke so has to make an emergency landing which they told the passengers about in a nicey nicey don't worry about anything kind of way. What the pilot then forgot to do was turn the pa off before he made the mayday call...

 

[NeilM]

I heard a radio interview with the Commercial Director of 'Spoons' at the opening yesterday, and he claimed their pub was a great place for people to stop, have a meal and a cup of coffee. He repeated this mantra several times during the interview.

The thought occurred to me at the time.... isn't that what people do at ALL service stations?

I bet that service station will be popular with football / rugby fans travelling to / from matches. :facepalm:

 

[Carge]

Arfur Pint, Pub manager said, "The 12 Month Ban will be open from 04:00 to 01:00 seven days a week and serving alcohol from 09:00."

Serving alcohol from 09:00!?!?
Full English brekkie and a pint of Ole StumpThwacker please!

Seriously? Booze from 09:00??