Hels Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I don't go to many pubs but when i do, it's usually to meet up with friends, have a chat and catch up on how everyone is. Most of the pubs play music so loud that it's difficult to have a proper conversation. Is it just me? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsalleh Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Don't you know it is to let you know that you are enjoying youself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 It's irritating. But you can always choose pubs that don't play music. IIRC Wetherspoons (although cr** in many other ways) has no music. Out my way, the Sheaf View is music-free. I'm sure there are others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddycoffee Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Music is almost always too loud in pubs. The main complaint I have is that pubs should have loud areas and quiet areas, so that you can chat in one end and sit in loud music at the other. At the moment all pubs have lots of speakers all over and they are all on full. When you start to have hearing problems [like I do] due to excessive amplified music. I often find loud tinny music in pubs extremely painful. And I'm only in my mid 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 ................EH?.................. PARDON? ................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaarrrggghhh Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Originally posted by Hels I don't go to many pubs but when i do, it's usually to meet up with friends, have a chat and catch up on how everyone is. Most of the pubs play music so loud that it's difficult to have a proper conversation. Is it just me? What do you think? If the music was ever any good you wouldn't need to talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyaa Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 There was a programme on recently where they surveyed the noise levels in several pubs in Leeds, and found the noise level were similar to standing next to a pneumatic drill with no ear protectors on. They were concerned that there is going to be a whole generation of people with severe hearing problems. I hate it when the music is that load, what's the point? Yuo would maybe expect the music to be a bit louder on the dance floor, but in a bar you can't even talk to the person standing next to you, let alone a group of people. At the same time, it is nice to have a bit of background music - as long as it stays as background music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Prehaps people who are unable to engage in meaningful conversation (because music is too loud) ... spend more time drinking ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siân Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Prehaps people who are unable to engage in meaningful conversation (because music is too loud) ... spend more time drinking ...... I think you've got it there. Research by Notts Uni back in the 80s showed that the less seating there is available, the dimmer the lighting & the louder the music the more people are likely to drink in pubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy78 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Originally posted by Siân I think you've got it there. Research by Notts Uni back in the 80s showed that the less seating there is available, the dimmer the lighting & the louder the music the more people are likely to drink in pubs. I think that makes sense. If your mouth isn't preoccupied with talking then it can drink without being disturbed. I've noticed that myself, if I'm not talking I'll guzzle beer. Think it's a nerves thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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