Thanks for your replies folks.

Two of us visited the Travellers Rest in Oughtibridge, we go 2-3 times a year for the singing.

My friend was drinking alcohol all evening, I had 1 1/2 pints of Sam Smith's cask bitter before changing to water - because I was driving.

If it's company policy then the landlord is in a difficult position - all the more difficult considering he works for Humphrey Smith who acts as though he is above the law.

Not sure how to handle it - spread the word / speak to the local council....?

I don't want to drop the landlord in it because of Humphrey's ruling - in the eyes of the law it's the landlord who will carry the can.

JJ