"It was the club: the hostile, cliquey regulars, the vile floorspots, the bleedin' raffle, the horrible pub, the lack of atmosphere, the bossing around and unfunny patter from the MC . . ."

OK so that club has got it wrong but there are places (other the ones I go to) where Jon and John go down well and the Clubby bits around it are not off putting for newcomers.

Did you know the club before you went with your guests or were you a newcomer to the club as well?

Oh and "bleeding raffle" ? they are a necessary evil in many cases (additional source of cash) I'm afraid.

Dave
Off to the pub for Lunch (bangers and mash and a couple of pints of Summer Lightning should hit the spot.