I think like the rest of us pubs have got to work out how to adapt to the changing conditions around. There's a pub in Abergavenny which has earned our respect (and seems to be doing well) - they have good bar food, an acoustic music club (see where I'm coming from?), a film club, occasional comedy nights (we're off there tonight) and a restaurant. This has all happened in the past few months after an extensive re-fit.
Oh, and some people seem to go there just to drink, too ....

Anne