The Victorians were responsible for the sudden flux of drinking establishments around the city. Traditional old-style pubs with oak beams and open fires still exist, although more so on the outskirts of the city. British pubs continue to evolve, many tied to large breweries and selling mainly their own brands of Beer and Lager. Beer drinkers may be attracted to the 'free houses' which are not tied to breweries and are free to sell what ever beers they like, often including 'real ales'. In the summer, popular pubs are those with a garden, riverside or canalside view.
Most pubs serve food, ranging from snacks to hot meals.
Pubs call 'last orders' at 11pm, usually allowing a further 20 minutes to drink up and leave. Bars are open later. Nightclubs Wine Bars are more upmarket than pubs, although a little more expensive, offering nice surroundings and a quieter place for people to sit and chat. Student Bars tend to offer loud music and cheap alcohol which get very busy, not the place to go if you're hoping for a quiet drink. Strip Bars and Clubs offer alcohol, often at inflated prices, and normally have at least one stage where young ladies will perform strip tease.