Question for all

I never drink when I get home. However I almost always have at least one pint later on in the evening.


You own a pub?  If you don't mind, I have a few questions for you. 

Has your state/municipality passed non-smoking legislation?
It just passed, and will be affective 9/2007

If no, how do you feel about such legislation?
I think it sucks

If yes, has it hurt your business?
All of the research I have done, if correct, means I will be out of business before the "cycle" of smoking drinkers return.

I quit smoking a few years ago, but when I smoked, like most smokers, I usually indulged a little more when I was drinking.  I sympathize with pub owners because it seems smoking is part of the pub culture.  On the other hand, it sure is more pleasant to go out for a beer and not come home smelling like an ashtray.

Some studies are showing the business is starting to increase in places where smoking has been banned.
Again, the research I have done shows that also.  But, we are a semi-new business, we inherited a *feces* load of debt when we "acquired" our place.  I put a ton of of money into the place for the "previous" owner, and I could not sustain a loss of business for any period of time right now.  And with talking to other bar owners, neither could they.