Some regulars at a UK boozer are fuming over a new dress code that could see them being “politely asked to leave”. The Dark Horse pub in Moseley, Birmingham dropped the bombshell of a fresh weekend wardrobe policy, sparking cries of “discrimination” from some of its clientele.
From 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, the Alcester Road watering hole is banning entry to anyone donning a full tracksuit or jogging bottoms. However, not everyone’s miffed – certain patrons are cheering the move, fed up with the sight of tracksuit-clad punters, reminding folks it’s a pub, not a gym.
The venue, known for its live music nights, gave the heads-up about the sartorial switch-up in a Facebook post this week, saying: “Important announcement about dress code. Just a heads-up that from Friday, December 6, we’re going to be implementing a very easy going dress code across our venue from 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights.”
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It continued: “If you are wearing a full tracksuit or jogging bottoms, you will not be allowed into the venue. You’re welcome in before 9pm if you’re wearing a tracksuit or jogging bottoms, but you will be politely asked to leave the venue when the cut-off arrives. As we mentioned, this dress code only applies to Friday and Saturday nights and the occasional bank holiday Sunday.”
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The comments section was flooded with opinions, including Roma Tough who said: “Good! ! Sick of seeing people out in tracksuit bottoms!”
Kelly Cowley agreed, stating: “Why would you even leave the house in joggers anyways, unless you got a medical reason to?” Darren Birch chimed in with: “Good! ! ! It’s not a gym!”
However, not everyone was in favour of the decision, as reported by BirminghamLive. Liam Jelfs argued: “Why though? Wonder how many customers you will lose for discriminating against someone’s clothing choice,” reports the Mirror.
Holly added: “Don’t see what the point is, they are just clothes. It’s a form of discrimination. I wouldn’t dress that way myself. But it’s a bit shallow.”
Meanwhile, some commenters took a more light-hearted approach.
Martin Ward joked: “What about crocs? Fashion crime those things are.”
Justine Willington quipped: “How about socks and sliders? Crime against fashion!”