That's a very thorough and well thought out list Commander Crabbe and sums up very concisely many contributions on postings on this thread.
Good stuff Sir!
I would,however,add a good selection of hand-pulled real ales to the favoured drinks menu!

Chris

P.S : By 'Arthur McBride' did you mean to say 'Willie Mcbride' (The Green Fields of France) or is this a different song altogether?