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Can a Pub Annexe the Pavement?

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  • Can a Pub Annexe the Pavement?

    Long story short; I was in a bar in town square and they gave us plastic glasses to pour our beer into as they were closing and wanted everyone to leave. A pub across the square has half a dozen benches outside, cordoned off with a rope, and so rather than walk the street carrying a pint of beer me and a mate decided to sit on the edge of a bench for 5 minutes.
    The barman asked us to leave, saying that we arent allowed inside his cordon since we'd brought beers from another bar.
    This struck me as a bit odd. I know they have an agreement with the council that people must stay inside the cordon with drinks, but is it possible that they can police a public pavement and restrict who uses it?
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    Re: Can a Pub Annexe the Pavement?

    In our village the shops actually own half the pavement and the cafes and shops spread out. The limit is shown by a discrete row of well spaced small brass nails. So yes, they could own the pavement their benches are on

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      Re: Can a Pub Annexe the Pavement?

      Ah I wondered what those studs are for. Not sure they have those at this place though.

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        Re: Can a Pub Annexe the Pavement?

        Your local public library might have a copy of the definitive public maps and statements of rights of way for your area.
        If not your council will have a copy.
        This should tell you exactly the status of that part of the pavement

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