Publican told to sell full English pints

A LANDLORD who tried to stop customers drinking too much beer in his pub by selling smaller 'Continental' measures was yesterday ordered to sell British pints.

Nigel France, 40, of Thorpe, Surrey, told magistrates at Slough, Berkshire, that he started selling 'swifts' and 'larges' at the town's Dolphin Tavern in an attempt to encourage people to come for the atmosphere instead of the alcohol. The other reason was to avoid spillage from glasses filled to the brim on carpets and furniture.

Mr France admitted a total of six charges under the Weights and Measures Act and was fined pounds 3,100 plus pounds 210 costs. His company, Golden Venues Ltd, and his manager, Robert Gillespie, were also fined after pleading guilty to similar charges.