I have no objection to paying inflated prices for soft drinks when live entertainment is being provided. I have gone out for the evening to enjoy myself and the pub is not charging an entrance fee - so I have that extra fiver in my pocket

If that is spread across my drinks for the evening I come off even. I am aware of that equation before I start so I don't worry about it and can enjoy the music and I come away happy - especially as I have spent less overall than if I were buying alcohol - one of the few benefits of being the driver