I suppose I'm talking about going to the pub as a 'social' occasion Arthur rather than for music or a meal
It costs approximately £8 here for a taxi to even be prepared to come out to the sticks - before starting any journey!

I do go to a pub to enjoy, in company, what I am unable to have at home i.e. a good local or guest draught beer
The choice of non-alcohlic drinks are usually extremely poor, aimed at the average seven year old brought up on incredibly sweet fizzy drinks or in miniscule sixe bottles sold as 'mixers'

In all instances they are totally overpriced

Just another nail in the coffin of rural pubs