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In what century did saloons become established? | <text>In what century did saloons become established?</text><reasoning>By the end of the 18th century a new room in the pub was established: the saloon.[citation needed] Beer establishments had always provided entertainment of some sort—singing, gaming or sport.[citation needed] Balls Pond Road in Islington was named a... |
What was the mandated closing time of pubs in Kensington in the 1960s? | <text>What was the mandated closing time of pubs in Kensington in the 1960s?</text><reasoning>There was a special case established under the State Management Scheme where the brewery and licensed premises were bought and run by the state until 1973, most notably in Carlisle. During the 20th century elsewhere, both the ... |
What was the mandated closing time of pubs in Knightsbridge in the 1960s? | <text>What was the mandated closing time of pubs in Knightsbridge in the 1960s?</text><reasoning>There was a special case established under the State Management Scheme where the brewery and licensed premises were bought and run by the state until 1973, most notably in Carlisle. During the 20th century elsewhere, both t... |
What is an example of an English city where breweries were run by the government? | <text>What is an example of an English city where breweries were run by the government?</text><reasoning>There was a special case established under the State Management Scheme where the brewery and licensed premises were bought and run by the state until 1973, most notably in Carlisle. During the 20th century elsewhere... |
In what year did the State Management Scheme cease? | <text>In what year did the State Management Scheme cease?</text><reasoning>There was a special case established under the State Management Scheme where the brewery and licensed premises were bought and run by the state until 1973, most notably in Carlisle. During the 20th century elsewhere, both the licensing laws and ... |
On what days were Scottish and Welsh pubs often 'dry'? | <text>On what days were Scottish and Welsh pubs often 'dry'?</text><reasoning>There was a special case established under the State Management Scheme where the brewery and licensed premises were bought and run by the state until 1973, most notably in Carlisle. During the 20th century elsewhere, both the licensing laws a... |
Along with Punch Taverns and Weatherspoons, what was an organization formed as a result of the Beer Orders? | <text>Along with Punch Taverns and Weatherspoons, what was an organization formed as a result of the Beer Orders?</text><reasoning>Organisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture ... |
What is the name of a company that retails but does not manufacture drinks? | <text>What is the name of a company that retails but does not manufacture drinks?</text><reasoning>Organisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain ... |
Along with breweries, what type of company may run a pub chain? | <text>Along with breweries, what type of company may run a pub chain?</text><reasoning>Organisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain may be run e... |
In what country was Punch Taverns established? | <text>In what country was Punch Taverns established?</text><reasoning>Organisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain may be run either by a PubCo ... |
What is a common name for a beer pump powered by hand? | <text>What is a common name for a beer pump powered by hand?</text><reasoning>Strictly the term refers to the pump itself, which is normally manually operated, though electrically powered and gas powered pumps are occasionally used. When manually powered, the term "handpump" is often used to refer to both the pump and ... |
Along with electricity, what sometimes powers beer pumps that aren't operated by hand? | <text>Along with electricity, what sometimes powers beer pumps that aren't operated by hand?</text><reasoning>Strictly the term refers to the pump itself, which is normally manually operated, though electrically powered and gas powered pumps are occasionally used. When manually powered, the term "handpump" is often use... |
What is a frequent modern function of country pubs? | <text>What is a frequent modern function of country pubs?</text><reasoning>In more recent years, however, many country pubs have either closed down, or have been converted to establishments intent on providing seating facilities for the consumption of food, rather than a venue for members of the local community meeting... |
Along with community meetings, what was the traditional purpose of country pubs? | <text>Along with community meetings, what was the traditional purpose of country pubs?</text><reasoning>In more recent years, however, many country pubs have either closed down, or have been converted to establishments intent on providing seating facilities for the consumption of food, rather than a venue for members o... |
What type of pub signs were useful to an illiterate clientele? | <text>What type of pub signs were useful to an illiterate clientele?</text><reasoning>As many pubs are centuries old, many of their early customers were unable to read, and pictorial signs could be readily recognised when lettering and words could not be read.</reasoning><output>pictorial signs</output> |
When did the Licensing Act 2003 come into effect? | <text>When did the Licensing Act 2003 come into effect?</text><reasoning>The Licensing Act 2003, which came into force on 24 November 2005, consolidated the many laws into a single Act. This allowed pubs in England and Wales to apply to the local council for the opening hours of their choice. It was argued that this wo... |
After the Licensing Act 2003, who determined the operating hours of pubs? | <text>After the Licensing Act 2003, who determined the operating hours of pubs?</text><reasoning>The Licensing Act 2003, which came into force on 24 November 2005, consolidated the many laws into a single Act. This allowed pubs in England and Wales to apply to the local council for the opening hours of their choice. It... |
Due to the traditional closing hours, when was there often violence outside of pubs? | <text>Due to the traditional closing hours, when was there often violence outside of pubs?</text><reasoning>The Licensing Act 2003, which came into force on 24 November 2005, consolidated the many laws into a single Act. This allowed pubs in England and Wales to apply to the local council for the opening hours of their... |
How many alcohol involved hospital admissions were there in 2006/7? | <text>How many alcohol involved hospital admissions were there in 2006/7?</text><reasoning>The Licensing Act 2003, which came into force on 24 November 2005, consolidated the many laws into a single Act. This allowed pubs in England and Wales to apply to the local council for the opening hours of their choice. It was a... |
How many pubs applied to be allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day? | <text>How many pubs applied to be allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day?</text><reasoning>The Licensing Act 2003, which came into force on 24 November 2005, consolidated the many laws into a single Act. This allowed pubs in England and Wales to apply to the local council for the opening hours of their choice. It was a... |
In what month and year was smoking banned in public places in Scotland? | <text>In what month and year was smoking banned in public places in Scotland?</text><reasoning>In March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland. Wales followed suit in April 2007, with England introducing the ban in July 2007. Pub landlords had raised concerns prior to the... |
When did Wales outlaw smoking in public? | <text>When did Wales outlaw smoking in public?</text><reasoning>In March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland. Wales followed suit in April 2007, with England introducing the ban in July 2007. Pub landlords had raised concerns prior to the implementation of the law that... |
What was the month and year when England banned public smoking? | <text>What was the month and year when England banned public smoking?</text><reasoning>In March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland. Wales followed suit in April 2007, with England introducing the ban in July 2007. Pub landlords had raised concerns prior to the impleme... |
What company took over Scottish & Newcastle's pubs? | <text>What company took over Scottish & Newcastle's pubs?</text><reasoning>In March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland. Wales followed suit in April 2007, with England introducing the ban in July 2007. Pub landlords had raised concerns prior to the implementation of t... |
What chain of pubs reported favorable profits in June 2009? | <text>What chain of pubs reported favorable profits in June 2009?</text><reasoning>In March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland. Wales followed suit in April 2007, with England introducing the ban in July 2007. Pub landlords had raised concerns prior to the implementat... |
What law mandated a license from the local magistrate to sell beer? | <text>What law mandated a license from the local magistrate to sell beer?</text><reasoning>The Wine and Beerhouse Act 1869 reintroduced the stricter controls of the previous century. The sale of beers, wines or spirits required a licence for the premises from the local magistrates. Further provisions regulated gaming, ... |
At what locations were public house licenses granted? | <text>At what locations were public house licenses granted?</text><reasoning>The Wine and Beerhouse Act 1869 reintroduced the stricter controls of the previous century. The sale of beers, wines or spirits required a licence for the premises from the local magistrates. Further provisions regulated gaming, drunkenness, p... |
Retirees from what two professions often sought licenses for pubs? | <text>Retirees from what two professions often sought licenses for pubs?</text><reasoning>The Wine and Beerhouse Act 1869 reintroduced the stricter controls of the previous century. The sale of beers, wines or spirits required a licence for the premises from the local magistrates. Further provisions regulated gaming, d... |
What were licenses called that allowed spirits to be served at temporary premises? | <text>What were licenses called that allowed spirits to be served at temporary premises?</text><reasoning>The Wine and Beerhouse Act 1869 reintroduced the stricter controls of the previous century. The sale of beers, wines or spirits required a licence for the premises from the local magistrates. Further provisions reg... |
What is a blanket term for pubs that, for example, cater to sports fans? | <text>What is a blanket term for pubs that, for example, cater to sports fans?</text><reasoning>Pubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karao... |
What is an example of a theme pub that caters to people of a certain nationality? | <text>What is an example of a theme pub that caters to people of a certain nationality?</text><reasoning>Pubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay ba... |
What is an example of a theme pub that caters to people with certain musical interests? | <text>What is an example of a theme pub that caters to people with certain musical interests?</text><reasoning>Pubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, ... |
What sort of theme pub would be likely to feature strippers? | <text>What sort of theme pub would be likely to feature strippers?</text><reasoning>Pubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karaoke bars and ... |
In what sort of theme pub could one find visitors singing with musical accompaniment? | <text>In what sort of theme pub could one find visitors singing with musical accompaniment?</text><reasoning>Pubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, ga... |
What is the term for pub-based football that is often played on Sundays? | <text>What is the term for pub-based football that is often played on Sundays?</text><reasoning>Some pubs in the UK also have football teams composed of regular customers. Many of these teams are in leagues that play matches on Sundays, hence the term "Sunday League Football". Bowling is found in association with pubs ... |
What sport is played on a pub's bowling green? | <text>What sport is played on a pub's bowling green?</text><reasoning>Some pubs in the UK also have football teams composed of regular customers. Many of these teams are in leagues that play matches on Sundays, hence the term "Sunday League Football". Bowling is found in association with pubs in some parts of the count... |
What is the closest outlet for a brewery's beers called? | <text>What is the closest outlet for a brewery's beers called?</text><reasoning>A brewery tap is the nearest outlet for a brewery's beers. This is usually a room or bar in the brewery itself, though the name may be applied to the nearest pub. The term is not applied to a brewpub which brews and sells its beer on the sa... |
If the brewery tap is not located in the brewery, where is it usually located? | <text>If the brewery tap is not located in the brewery, where is it usually located?</text><reasoning>A brewery tap is the nearest outlet for a brewery's beers. This is usually a room or bar in the brewery itself, though the name may be applied to the nearest pub. The term is not applied to a brewpub which brews and se... |
What is the term for a pub that brews and sells its own beer? | <text>What is the term for a pub that brews and sells its own beer?</text><reasoning>A brewery tap is the nearest outlet for a brewery's beers. This is usually a room or bar in the brewery itself, though the name may be applied to the nearest pub. The term is not applied to a brewpub which brews and sells its beer on t... |
Where is The Old Ferryboat Inn located? | <text>Where is The Old Ferryboat Inn located?</text><reasoning>There is archaeological evidence that parts of the foundations of The Old Ferryboat Inn in Holywell may date to AD 460, and there is evidence of ale being served as early as AD 560.</reasoning><output>Holywell</output> |
How far back does the foundation of The Old Ferryboat Inn date? | <text>How far back does the foundation of The Old Ferryboat Inn date?</text><reasoning>There is archaeological evidence that parts of the foundations of The Old Ferryboat Inn in Holywell may date to AD 460, and there is evidence of ale being served as early as AD 560.</reasoning><output>460</output> |
When was ale first served at the site of The Old Ferryboat Inn? | <text>When was ale first served at the site of The Old Ferryboat Inn?</text><reasoning>There is archaeological evidence that parts of the foundations of The Old Ferryboat Inn in Holywell may date to AD 460, and there is evidence of ale being served as early as AD 560.</reasoning><output>560</output> |
In what historical period was a large portion of the population illiterate? | <text>In what historical period was a large portion of the population illiterate?</text><reasoning>Another important factor was that during the Middle Ages a large proportion of the population would have been illiterate and so pictures on a sign were more useful than words as a means of identifying a public house. For ... |
From where did pubs without written names derive their names? | <text>From where did pubs without written names derive their names?</text><reasoning>Another important factor was that during the Middle Ages a large proportion of the population would have been illiterate and so pictures on a sign were more useful than words as a means of identifying a public house. For this reason th... |
Dr. Feelgood and the Kursaal Flyers are examples of bands from what genre of music? | <text>Dr. Feelgood and the Kursaal Flyers are examples of bands from what genre of music?</text><reasoning>Pubs may be venues for pub songs and live music. During the 1970s pubs provided an outlet for a number of bands, such as Kilburn and the High Roads, Dr. Feelgood and The Kursaal Flyers, who formed a musical genre ... |
What genre of music was influenced by pub rock? | <text>What genre of music was influenced by pub rock?</text><reasoning>Pubs may be venues for pub songs and live music. During the 1970s pubs provided an outlet for a number of bands, such as Kilburn and the High Roads, Dr. Feelgood and The Kursaal Flyers, who formed a musical genre called Pub rock that was a precursor... |
In what decade was Pub rock popular? | <text>In what decade was Pub rock popular?</text><reasoning>Pubs may be venues for pub songs and live music. During the 1970s pubs provided an outlet for a number of bands, such as Kilburn and the High Roads, Dr. Feelgood and The Kursaal Flyers, who formed a musical genre called Pub rock that was a precursor to Punk mu... |
What hangs today over most British pub doors? | <text>What hangs today over most British pub doors?</text><reasoning>Most British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors, and these retain their original function of enabling the identification of the pub. Today's pub signs almost always bear the name of the pub, both in words and in pictorial represe... |
What piece of information is almost always listed on a pub sign? | <text>What piece of information is almost always listed on a pub sign?</text><reasoning>Most British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors, and these retain their original function of enabling the identification of the pub. Today's pub signs almost always bear the name of the pub, both in words and i... |
What purpose do stand-alone signs serve for country pubs? | <text>What purpose do stand-alone signs serve for country pubs?</text><reasoning>Most British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors, and these retain their original function of enabling the identification of the pub. Today's pub signs almost always bear the name of the pub, both in words and in picto... |
What town is the Q Inn located in? | <text>What town is the Q Inn located in?</text><reasoning>The town of Stalybridge in Cheshire is thought to have the pubs with both the longest and shortest names in the United Kingdom — The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn and the Q Inn.</reasoning><output>Stalybridge</output> |
What county is home to The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn? | <text>What county is home to The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn?</text><reasoning>The town of Stalybridge in Cheshire is thought to have the pubs with both the longest and shortest names in the United Kingdom — The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn and the Q Inn.</reasoning><output>Cheshire</output> |
What pub has the shortest name in the United Kingdom? | <text>What pub has the shortest name in the United Kingdom?</text><reasoning>The town of Stalybridge in Cheshire is thought to have the pubs with both the longest and shortest names in the United Kingdom — The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn and the Q Inn.</reasoning><output>the Q Inn</output> |
What is the pub with the longest name in the UK? | <text>What is the pub with the longest name in the UK?</text><reasoning>The town of Stalybridge in Cheshire is thought to have the pubs with both the longest and shortest names in the United Kingdom — The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn and the Q Inn.</reasoning><output>The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn</ou... |
What county is Stalybridge in? | <text>What county is Stalybridge in?</text><reasoning>The town of Stalybridge in Cheshire is thought to have the pubs with both the longest and shortest names in the United Kingdom — The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn and the Q Inn.</reasoning><output>Cheshire</output> |
What was an example of a battle that might lend itself to a pub name? | <text>What was an example of a battle that might lend itself to a pub name?</text><reasoning>Other subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a... |
What town is The Crow and Gate located in? | <text>What town is The Crow and Gate located in?</text><reasoning>Other subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus. Fo... |
What county is home to The Crow and Gate? | <text>What county is home to The Crow and Gate?</text><reasoning>Other subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus. For... |
Members of what family were sometimes used as pub names? | <text>Members of what family were sometimes used as pub names?</text><reasoning>Other subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pu... |
During what decade did food become an important aspect of a pub's business? | <text>During what decade did food become an important aspect of a pub's business?</text><reasoning>Since the 1990s food has become a more important part of a pub's trade, and today most pubs serve lunches and dinners at the table in addition to (or instead of) snacks consumed at the bar. They may have a separate dining... |
Along with dinners, what meals do modern pubs often serve? | <text>Along with dinners, what meals do modern pubs often serve?</text><reasoning>Since the 1990s food has become a more important part of a pub's trade, and today most pubs serve lunches and dinners at the table in addition to (or instead of) snacks consumed at the bar. They may have a separate dining room. Some pubs ... |
What is a term for pubs that serve restaurant-quality food? | <text>What is a term for pubs that serve restaurant-quality food?</text><reasoning>Since the 1990s food has become a more important part of a pub's trade, and today most pubs serve lunches and dinners at the table in addition to (or instead of) snacks consumed at the bar. They may have a separate dining room. Some pubs... |
Other than the bar, in what room might patrons of a pub eat? | <text>Other than the bar, in what room might patrons of a pub eat?</text><reasoning>Since the 1990s food has become a more important part of a pub's trade, and today most pubs serve lunches and dinners at the table in addition to (or instead of) snacks consumed at the bar. They may have a separate dining room. Some pub... |
During what decade did some British pubs provide "a pie and a pint"? | <text>During what decade did some British pubs provide "a pie and a pint"?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s some British pubs would offer "a pie and a pint", with hot individual steak and ale pies made easily on the premises by the proprietor's wife during the lunchtime opening hours. The ploughman's lunch became popular ... |
In what decade was the ploughman's lunch often consumed in pubs? | <text>In what decade was the ploughman's lunch often consumed in pubs?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s some British pubs would offer "a pie and a pint", with hot individual steak and ale pies made easily on the premises by the proprietor's wife during the lunchtime opening hours. The ploughman's lunch became popular in t... |
What decade saw the popularity of "chicken in a basket"? | <text>What decade saw the popularity of "chicken in a basket"?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s some British pubs would offer "a pie and a pint", with hot individual steak and ale pies made easily on the premises by the proprietor's wife during the lunchtime opening hours. The ploughman's lunch became popular in the late ... |
What was "chicken in a basket" served in? | <text>What was "chicken in a basket" served in?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s some British pubs would offer "a pie and a pint", with hot individual steak and ale pies made easily on the premises by the proprietor's wife during the lunchtime opening hours. The ploughman's lunch became popular in the late 1960s. In the l... |
Along with chicken, what food was included in "chicken in a basket"? | <text>Along with chicken, what food was included in "chicken in a basket"?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s some British pubs would offer "a pie and a pint", with hot individual steak and ale pies made easily on the premises by the proprietor's wife during the lunchtime opening hours. The ploughman's lunch became popular ... |
What was the name for a pub that could sell beer from more than one brewery? | <text>What was the name for a pub that could sell beer from more than one brewery?</text><reasoning>After the development of the large London Porter breweries in the 18th century, the trend grew for pubs to become tied houses which could only sell beer from one brewery (a pub not tied in this way was called a Free hous... |
In what century did the habit arise of pubs selling beer from only one brewery? | <text>In what century did the habit arise of pubs selling beer from only one brewery?</text><reasoning>After the development of the large London Porter breweries in the 18th century, the trend grew for pubs to become tied houses which could only sell beer from one brewery (a pub not tied in this way was called a Free h... |
What was the name of the private individual who rented out a pub owned by a brewery? | <text>What was the name of the private individual who rented out a pub owned by a brewery?</text><reasoning>After the development of the large London Porter breweries in the 18th century, the trend grew for pubs to become tied houses which could only sell beer from one brewery (a pub not tied in this way was called a F... |
Along with slot machines, what is a modern game that is increasingly present in pubs? | <text>Along with slot machines, what is a modern game that is increasingly present in pubs?</text><reasoning>Increasingly, more modern games such as video games and slot machines are provided. Pubs hold special events, from tournaments of the aforementioned games to karaoke nights to pub quizzes. Some play pop music an... |
What is a pub that plays pop and hip-hop music called? | <text>What is a pub that plays pop and hip-hop music called?</text><reasoning>Increasingly, more modern games such as video games and slot machines are provided. Pubs hold special events, from tournaments of the aforementioned games to karaoke nights to pub quizzes. Some play pop music and hip-hop (dance bar), or show ... |
At what sort of pub can you watch rugby union on television? | <text>At what sort of pub can you watch rugby union on television?</text><reasoning>Increasingly, more modern games such as video games and slot machines are provided. Pubs hold special events, from tournaments of the aforementioned games to karaoke nights to pub quizzes. Some play pop music and hip-hop (dance bar), or... |
Along with Bat and trap, what game is popular in south London pubs? | <text>Along with Bat and trap, what game is popular in south London pubs?</text><reasoning>Increasingly, more modern games such as video games and slot machines are provided. Pubs hold special events, from tournaments of the aforementioned games to karaoke nights to pub quizzes. Some play pop music and hip-hop (dance b... |
What two words is 'gastropub' a portanteau of? | <text>What two words is 'gastropub' a portanteau of?</text><reasoning>A gastropub concentrates on quality food. The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben took over The Eagle pub in Clerkenwell, London. The concept of a restaurant in a pub reinvigorated both p... |
In what year was the term gastropub invented? | <text>In what year was the term gastropub invented?</text><reasoning>A gastropub concentrates on quality food. The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben took over The Eagle pub in Clerkenwell, London. The concept of a restaurant in a pub reinvigorated both pu... |
Along with David Eyre, who took over the Eagle pub? | <text>Along with David Eyre, who took over the Eagle pub?</text><reasoning>A gastropub concentrates on quality food. The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben took over The Eagle pub in Clerkenwell, London. The concept of a restaurant in a pub reinvigorated b... |
In what city is the Eagle pub located? | <text>In what city is the Eagle pub located?</text><reasoning>A gastropub concentrates on quality food. The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben took over The Eagle pub in Clerkenwell, London. The concept of a restaurant in a pub reinvigorated both pub cultu... |
In what area of London is the Eagle pub located? | <text>In what area of London is the Eagle pub located?</text><reasoning>A gastropub concentrates on quality food. The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben took over The Eagle pub in Clerkenwell, London. The concept of a restaurant in a pub reinvigorated both... |
What is a notable brewery in Kent that owns hundreds of pubs? | <text>What is a notable brewery in Kent that owns hundreds of pubs?</text><reasoning>A trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hun... |
What London breweries each own many pubs? | <text>What London breweries each own many pubs?</text><reasoning>A trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a p... |
What is an example of a brewer that owns pubs throughout Britain? | <text>What is an example of a brewer that owns pubs throughout Britain?</text><reasoning>A trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control... |
What law required that a pub offer at least one beer from a brewery it wasn't tied to? | <text>What law required that a pub offer at least one beer from a brewery it wasn't tied to?</text><reasoning>A trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller... |
In what year were the Beer Orders passed? | <text>In what year were the Beer Orders passed?</text><reasoning>A trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a p... |
What is another name for a rural public house? | <text>What is another name for a rural public house?</text><reasoning>A "country pub" by tradition is a rural public house. However, the distinctive culture surrounding country pubs, that of functioning as a social centre for a village and rural community, has been changing over the last thirty or so years. In the past... |
What was a function of distant country pubs before the rise of motor vehicles? | <text>What was a function of distant country pubs before the rise of motor vehicles?</text><reasoning>A "country pub" by tradition is a rural public house. However, the distinctive culture surrounding country pubs, that of functioning as a social centre for a village and rural community, has been changing over the last... |
Over what period of years has the traditional function of country pubs been changing? | <text>Over what period of years has the traditional function of country pubs been changing?</text><reasoning>A "country pub" by tradition is a rural public house. However, the distinctive culture surrounding country pubs, that of functioning as a social centre for a village and rural community, has been changing over t... |
When a pub is bought by a new owner, what often happens to them? | <text>When a pub is bought by a new owner, what often happens to them?</text><reasoning>Pubs within a chain will usually have items in common, such as fittings, promotions, ambience and range of food and drink on offer. A pub chain will position itself in the marketplace for a target audience. One company may run sever... |
What often happens to regional breweries after they sell their pubs? | <text>What often happens to regional breweries after they sell their pubs?</text><reasoning>Pubs within a chain will usually have items in common, such as fittings, promotions, ambience and range of food and drink on offer. A pub chain will position itself in the marketplace for a target audience. One company may run s... |
Which monarch required landlords to post a sign if they wanted to sell ale? | <text>Which monarch required landlords to post a sign if they wanted to sell ale?</text><reasoning>In 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated "Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit... |
In what year did the king demand ale-sellers post signage on pain of forfeiture? | <text>In what year did the king demand ale-sellers post signage on pain of forfeiture?</text><reasoning>In 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated "Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall fo... |
What was William Shakespeare's father's first name? | <text>What was William Shakespeare's father's first name?</text><reasoning>In 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated "Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale." This was to m... |
What was John Shakespeare's profession? | <text>What was John Shakespeare's profession?</text><reasoning>In 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated "Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale." This was to make alehouse... |
If an ale-seller refused to post a sign, what punishment would he receive? | <text>If an ale-seller refused to post a sign, what punishment would he receive?</text><reasoning>In 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated "Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit ... |
After whom was the Marquis of Granby pub named? | <text>After whom was the Marquis of Granby pub named?</text><reasoning>Pubs often have traditional names. A common name is the "Marquis of Granby". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He showed... |
Who was the father of John Manners, Marquess of Granby? | <text>Who was the father of John Manners, Marquess of Granby?</text><reasoning>Pubs often have traditional names. A common name is the "Marquis of Granby". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. H... |
What was the military rank of the 3rd Duke of Rutland? | <text>What was the military rank of the 3rd Duke of Rutland?</text><reasoning>Pubs often have traditional names. A common name is the "Marquis of Granby". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He... |
In what century did the 3rd Duke of Rutland live? | <text>In what century did the 3rd Duke of Rutland live?</text><reasoning>Pubs often have traditional names. A common name is the "Marquis of Granby". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He show... |
The pub "The Bag o'Nails" was a corruption of what word? | <text>The pub "The Bag o'Nails" was a corruption of what word?</text><reasoning>Many names for pubs that appear nonsensical may have come from corruptions of old slogans or phrases, such as "The Bag o'Nails" (Bacchanals), "The Goat and Compasses" (God Encompasseth Us), "The Cat and the Fiddle" (Chaton Fidèle: Faithful ... |
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