Umm, yes perhaps it does have a racist tint about it. On the other hand there is good reason why most pubs (certainly in my area Wolverhampton)display signs saying 'NO GYPSIES' The reason is there are a few Gypsy camps in the area and several pubs lost their licences due to Gypsy Violence. A fol club I was a member of had Gypsis regularly come in, in just 3 3weeks they caused so much trouble it had to close. Finally please don't equate Irish people with Gypsies/Romanies. I am Irish, and they are much LESS tolerated back home, their accents are I assure you the only Irish thing about them. This is not a racist rant against them, it's just some facts based on persnal experience. Gypsies seem to have an inherent problem with alcohol, the medical profession would bear that out and police do frequently warn pubs about Gypsy events