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Why Plastic Glasses Could Be A Sign Of A Bad Pub By Ellery Weil Dec. 7, 2025 9:00 pm EST
In the United Kingdom, it's hard to find a more popular way to spend a Friday evening than with a trip to the pub. British pubs come in all shapes and sizes, from gastropubs with gourmet menus to tiny hole-in-the-wall pubs that have served the same menu of fish and chips , bangers and mash, or roast beef with Yorkshire pudding for decades. While what makes the perfect pub is a question of personal taste, the Brits of the Reddit sub r/askUK came together to share a few warning signs of a bad pub, and plastic glasses were high on the list.
Unlike the other "warning signs" mentioned in the thread , such as an unfriendly vibe upon entering the pub, or an unappetizing beer menu,

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