Good point Girl Friday.

However, may I also suggest that the publican makes a better effort of providing soft drinks that are appealing.

As an example

http://www.cocktail.uk.com/db/viewAllCocktails.asp?type=4

and

Better quality Coffee and Tea.

From my understanding, they make more money on soft drinks.

Dutch Cafe's are very good examples of how alcohol and soft drinks are equally important.

Traditionally (for me) a Uk pub is for drinking alcohol and that has never seemed to change.