I visited alone hoping to have a pint either in the bar area or outside, however I was told that they were not doing ''drink service'' until the following week. As there was a large, completely empty bar area and empty outdoor seating area (the restaurant area also appeared to be completely quiet) I asked, ''so the bar area is not being used at all?'' the man disappeared into the restaurant, and returned to advise that the bar area ''is set up for use next week'' (I visited on a Tuesday - how long would it take to clean one table?) I asked if I ordered a side dish alongside a drink could I then possibly be served, he reluctantly said yes but it would have to be in the restaurant area - I decided to leave it. I cannot understand why, when the restaurant was completely quiet, I as a lone customer could not have been served a beverage in the large, empty bar area, and the table be cleaned afterwards. I did not feel like there was any desire to serve me or accommodate me. It was clear that the man would rather see me leave than serve me. As mentioned, the entire premises was completely empty! The man referred to me as ''mate'' throughout the encounter which I found inappropriate and unprofessional. If you dont want to serve customers why are you open?