New pub trend horrifies drinkers as they liken it to 'breakdown of civilisation'

A new pub trend has horrified members of the public as they liken it to the "breakdown of civilisation".

Queueing etiquette in the became a necessity of the pandemic era when pubs asked for distance between . But it seems the trend has stuck and those still frequenting the pub are stumped by why people are still queuing behind one another rather than jostling for space at the bar.

A now viral post from Liam Thorp has revealed the self-imposed rule is causing more trouble than it is worth, with the incensed pub-goer writing: "I don’t wish to be dramatic but this single file queueing thing at bars represents, for me, the breakdown of civilisation."

Others jokingly worried about what will come of the queueing system and if it will be adapted into a butchers or post office-type waiting list. They wrote: "The time will come when you have to pull a ticket out of a machine and wait your turn to be called to the bar."

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Another added: "At the Apollo last night. The top bar (where I once worked) now single file queue, like being at the bank. Or post office. Horrendous."

There are those taking the fight against queuing madness though as they found themselves uninterested in joining the back of the line. One user revealed how to deal with the queuing controversy, writing: "I got shouted at yesterday for going to the bar and not joining the 5 deep single file queue. A simple shoulder shrug was all it needed in response."

Some were left questioning whether the old system was of any use in the first place, writing: "I don't drink these days so this doesn't affect me personally, but whatever system is in place, I struggle to see why being served in order, rather than a 'survival of the fittest' scrum, is seemingly anathema to most people? Is the consensus that it's okay to simply push in?"

One reply to this claimed good staff and great punters were what made this "free for all" a fair service. They explained: "Good staff can spot who is next, and good customers will point out “he was before me” if required. It’s just… nicer. More organic, less regimented. I prefer a pub that isn’t so crowded that queuing is required to be honest."

Another user countered, revealing: "If I walk into a bar that is a "free for all", and 1-2-3 people deep, I just turn around and walk out. They can do what they like with their apparent popularity, but I'm not fighting to be served so they won't be doing it with my money!"