The method for the proper pint revealed – as prime pub snacks rated by Brits
The formula for the perfect pint has been revealed – it’s a game of pool, a packet of dry roasted peanuts at the exact time, in a pub beer garden, and one specific type of drink
Brits have revealed the formula for their perfect pint(Image: Getty Images)
With pubs beginning to fill up as the summer begins, Brits have revealed the formula for their perfect pint, and it’s in a sunny beer garden at around 7.30pm accompanied by live music and a game of pool.
To go alongside their pint, dry roasted peanuts (38%) are the top snack, beating cheese and onion crisps (36%), pork scratchings (32%) and scampi fries (16%).
And when it comes to the perfect time 7pm-8pm topped the list (19%), followed by 6pm-7pm (15%) and then immediately after work 5pm-6pm (14%). The top spot is a pub beer garden (43%), followed by a countryside pub (15%), a pub by the river (11%), and inside a traditional boozer (9%).
It should be on a warm and sunny day (80%) with live music (44%) and a game of pool (40%) – and the beverage of choice should be lager (55%). According to the poll of 2,000 Brits, which was conducted by Rover.com, the best day of the week for a pint is a Friday (48%), with one in three (34%) preferring a Saturday beverage, and one in ten preferring a Sunday end-of-the-weekend thirst quencher (10%)
And 78% of pet owners polled take their hairy best friend to the local, and 60% even favour their pooch as their top drinking partner over friends (49%), their partner (53%) or their family (30%). Adem Fehmi, Rover’s Canine Behaviourist said: “Taking your dog to the pub can be an enjoyable experience for everyone when their needs are properly considered.
“If your dog is new to this environment, or perhaps has found it tricky to settle previously, it can be helpful to start by visiting at quieter times of the day to begin with. Choose a table on the edge of the venue with plenty of space and less footfall, and give your dog a comfortable spot to relax alongside something positive to focus on, such as a long-lasting chew or food-dispensing toy.
“Shorter visits can also help keep your dog calm and prevent them from becoming overwhelmed, especially if they’ve had plenty of constructive exercise beforehand. Over time, you can build up to longer visits and busier settings.
“And finally, it’s important to choose pubs that are genuinely dog-friendly and welcoming – not just places that allow dogs.” The survey comes as Rover calls on dog owners to apply for the “best job in the world”.
The company is seeking eleven “Rover Tavern Testers” to embark on a paid summer adventure, helping to sniff out the most dog-friendly pub in the UK. Three out of five (61%) owners also say their dog helps keep them in check when they’re drinking at the pub and will even let them know when it’s time to go home.
Two in five (40%) said that their dog gives them ‘the look’ after too many pints, and some dogs will put their paws on them to tell them it’s time to go (41%). When it comes to recovering from your night at the pub, your best friend brings a whole new meaning to “hair of the dog” with nearly two thirds (61%) saying their hangovers are cured with cuddles from their pet.
It isn’t just cuddles, though, with 63% saying their hangover is helped by their dog not judging them, and that they give them an excuse to get some fresh air (79%). As part of this exciting role from Rover, testers – and their furry companions – will be paid £1,000 to visit pubs in their local area and assess them on their dog-friendly amenities.
Entries to become a Rover Tavern Tester will opened today (May 19), and close 18:00 June 7. Each Rover Tavern Tester will be paid to visit ten pubs in their region, marking each pub on the amenities available and welcome of the staff.
You can apply via Rover’s website here.
Top pub snacks:
Dry Roasted Peanuts – 38%
Cheese and onion crisps – 36%
Pork scratchings – 32%
Scampi fries – 16%
Chicken Wings – 16%
S&V crisps – 14%
Pork pie – 13%
Sausage roll – 13%
Scotch Eggs – 8%
Frazzles – 8%
Pickled Eggs – 6%
Olives – 6%
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