A trip to the pub is a very British experience. London has thousands of pubs and in this programme we look at some of the language of pubs and pub-going and also hear from an expert on what makes visiting a pub so special.

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	Fancy a pint?

Vocabulary connected with pubs and pub-going

landlord / publican
the person who runs a pub

a pint
a measure of liquid (0.57 litre). Also used as a short way to say a pint of beer.

"Fancy a pint?"
"Would you like to come with me to the pub and have a drink?"

a half
a short way of saying a half a pint of beer

Example
"What would you like to drink?" "I'll have a half of lager please."

booze
alcohol

the boozer
the pub

my local
the pub I go to regularly

a regular
someone who frequently goes to the same pub

"It's my round"
"It's my turn to buy drinks for the group of people I am with"

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