Are pubs about good vibes or good beer?

If a pub has a great atmosphere does it matter whether it has great beer? The latest edition of the Vittles London pub guide is built on this premise. Its editor, multimedia pub commentator Jimmy McIntosh, says this in his intro to the guide: I am not a craft connoisseur or an ale aficionado. I like lager, and I like stout on a hangover. Therefore, I haven’t really given much consideration to whether a pub serves Rockin’ Rudolph or Rembrandt’s Revenge – I’m simply not that interested in such things. However, I do care about the quality of the hooch on offer, so you can be assured there are no dirty pipes on this list. That intrigued us because it highlights a difference between pubs and restaurants. Can you imagine a guide to London restaurants opening like this? I am not a food connoisseur or a cookery expert. I like meat, and I like carbohydrates on a hangover. Therefore, I haven’t really given much consideration to whether a restaurant serves specific dishes – I’m simply not that…

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