Taking your own drink to a club

[Malagabob333]

I know its illegal to consume your own alcohol on a licensed premises,but does that apply to soft drink also.my wife and I have been taking our own lemonade as we don't like the syrupy stuff they serve.
Also what about food, crisps nuts sandwiches etc. when the club/bar sells them.

[Postdog]

Most places specify that only food or drink bought on the premises can be consumed on the premises. I don't know the legalities, but it's a pretty fair thing to ask - after all, they have to pay for your comfort somehow.

As I said, dunno about the legalities, but they'd be perfectly in order to ask you to stop (eating and drinking, no matter what) or else leave.

[terambulan]

If everyone did that how would the LP pay their rent/wages/exes?

[Ethel]

It's not illegal in the criminal sense, but a club can set its own rules, ask people to leave and bar them

I can only assume you are trying to joke asking this.

[CheekyChops]

I can just imagine you turning up at your local with a picnic!

So you want to sit and soak in the atmosphere but not pay for the privilege?