British drinkers have reached a consensus: both Samuel Smith and Wetherspoons pubs are peculiar places with a license to serve alcohol, but Samuel Smith's takes the cake—or perhaps the pint. While both pub chains create atmospheres devoid of any modern comforts, like music or TV, Samuel Smith's goes a step further, banning phones and laptops as if patrons were stuck in a particularly strict 1950s re-enactment society.

Beer enthusiast Nathan Muir shared his experience, noting, "Most pubs aim to be welcoming, but Samuel Smith's seems determined to do the opposite. Want to enjoy a Guinness? Too bad, you're getting Taddy Porter, whatever that is! And don't even think about swearing, or you'll be washing out your mouth with soap courtesy of the local bobby."

Wetherspoons, on the other hand, is described as the place to go when you're ready to embrace a grim future, but at least the walk to the toilets isn't a marathon. Despite all its quirks, Samuel Smith's still manages to stand out as the theme pub of an alternative Britain, where the rules are as peculiar as the drinks they serve.