Might be an idea to have a mini checklist of what we are looking for in a venue. We won't get everything but some basics might be in order.
I'll kick off with;
1) Decent seating area, enough so that there doesn't become more than one group.
2) Toilets that work and have loo roll.
3) Strongbow.
4) Some sort of people watching facility.

Sounds like a good start to me Mark, especially No.3 & plenty of barrels.

I like no 2, must have a decent loo......what with all the coke I drink. :£*:

Nearly spat my coffee all over the PC, with that load of baloney, you spell coke (v o d k a) don't forget Debs.

Never was good at spelling, must be debbish.

Ill continue Marks list.

1) Decent seating area, enough so that there doesn't become more than one group.
2) Toilets that work and have loo roll. (And soap and drier/towels) and clean.
3) Strongbow.
4) Some sort of people watching facility.
5) A lovely sea view if possible
6) Decent prices
7) Good customer service
8 A nice bar inside incase its cold for the girlies