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I've only been to a pub about once a year since the smoking ban was brought in. And even then it was a special occasion, usually when friends visited from afar.

And each time I saw the prices and they scared me! The mark-up is HUGE, especially in the popup "craft beer" places where they often sell ales I could brew better with a £5 kit.

And New Year's Eve? Last year saw our 2 remaining locals almost empty after the previous year's £5 entry fee in exchange for a small paper plate of sarnies and sausage rolls. One has been up for sale for about 3 years... no takers.