On 5/22/2026 at 10:16 AM, cdemundo said:

Very common in California.

Reduces the number of picnics that turn into punch outs.

Right.

23 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

Not so sure about that 'authoritarian west' - in the UK it's ok to spill out onto the street with your pint as long as you remain in the vicinity of the pub. Also, I've seen western countries designate alcohol areas in some beaches, parks and big outdoor events. That's how they control it and attempt to make everyone happy. You can drink in this area - but not that area.

Most Manchester town centre pubs have more people outside than in.

and that’s all year round, not just summer months