It was not as if we had just descended on that pub out of the blue.We have used the pub a coupla times before and they know full well in advance we would be coming en masse.

The landlord could have made alternative arrangements for that lot -it is a big pub.I did notice that the rest of the locals were either listening or stood at the furthest end of the bar so they could have a conversation in peace.

Take your point Wigan, but them locals set out from the start to make as much noise as possible, especially in the quieter songs.
Will it be ok then if next year the locals want the juke box on, run a quiz or a karaoke competion do we sit and compete with that?

Ignorant behavioure like that spoilt for a lot of people what should have been a great afternoon.