Think long and hard by all means, but I shoudnt give too much weight to the anti-pub GUEST. I can think of no human activity involving pleasure that isnt violently opposed by some group or other, normally with the full backing of the Almighty or some equivalent authority. Personally I love pubs, where I've heard the most civilised conversations and music that I've ever experienced. I don't claim pubs are essential to civilation, I just find them very conducive. And a good pub landlord brings pleasure to many, a focus to the community, an arts centre that doesnt require subsidy, and a haven of civilistion in a dodgy world. If that's what you decide to do, good luck. But it's desperately hard work.