When a group had more men than women, a man would race to the bar within seconds to get drinks for everyone. But if it had more women than men, it would take significantly longer to get a round in. It's a phenomenon observed across groups, where men compete for female attention, evidenced by a study watching 160 groups in Boston pubs.
With more noise complaints than ever, beloved local venues are frequently finding themselves at the mercy of councils' licence hearings... a great pub in Clerkenwell, the Sekforde, called on Londoners to help keep it open after noise complaints.