Pubs are an important part of the life and culture in the UK The word “pub” comes from “public house.” In older times, the term signified someone’s house that had been opened to the public The owner is normally referred to as the landlord or landlady He or she often lives on the premises BAR SPECIALS DRINKS FISH & CHIPS IMPORTED BEERS ON STEAK & MUSHROOM PIE SHEPHERDS PIE TAP : Guiness, Harp, Bass,, Newcstle Brown DESSERTS CORNISH PASTIE BANGERS & MASH HAMBURGER STEAKS: Filet Mignon Top Sirloin LAGERS: Apple & Blackberry Crumble Treacle Pudding Strawberry Tart Lemon Meringue Pie Sherry Trifle, Cheesecake CHICKEN CURRY HOMEMADE PIZZA SALADS: Ham, roast beef, cheddar cheese, Tuna, Prawn or Chicken PLOUGHMANS Carling, Freedom, Holsten Pils, SPIRITS: Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Cognac, Brandy CIDER JUG OF BEER WINES House wine: There is no table service in English pubs You order and pay at the bar The barman or barmaid is very aware whose turn is next If you are seated at a table, it is customary for one of you to go to the bar on behalf of the entire table Food is ordered and paid for at the bar The barman or barmaid, however, will bring food to your table Just leave your glasses or plates on the table when you are ready to leave There is no obligation to order anything alcoholic, you can even order tea or coffee A request for beer or lager will get you a full pint (474 ml) unless you specifically ask for a half pint There is no tipping in an English pub! Don’t drink and drive You go to a pub in England You sit down at a table, look at the menu and then one of you goes up to the bar to order You: Good afternoon, we’d like to order something to eat, but I’m not sure I understand everything on the menu Can you help me? Barman: Sure, what don’t you understand? You: What’s “Shepherd’s Pie”? Barman: It’s minced meat and vegetables, covered with mashed potatoes and baked in the oven You: Oh, that sounds nice, I’ll try that Barman: Is that all? You: Well, no, my friend would like a Ploughman’s Lunch because she’s a vegetarian, can you tell me what it consists of? Barman: It’s a plate of cheese (you can choose between cheddar or stilton – that’s blue cheese), pickle, bread and butter, it’s very good and filling You: Oh, I’m sure she’ll love that Barman: And what would you like to drink? You: A Carling lager and a glass of house red, please? Barman: A pint or half a pint? You: Just half a pint please, I’m driving! Barman: Here you are! I’ll bring the dishes over as soon as they’re ready, but you’ll have to pay for them now You: Oh, of course! Thank you