Strange tack the licenced trade is taking nowadays.

I remember when landlords actively supported and encouraged any group of people they could get. Darts, pool, fives and threes, cribbage, music - you name it. We used to play in the lounge while they were playing darts etc in the back bar. Nobody ever shouted "game on" at us!

On a brighter note, I know a pub where they took out the pool table and dart board to get "a different type of customer" to come in. Nobody did. The games (and the locals) were back within three months.

Best of luck with the search,
Richard