Always check out the pub well in advance, pop in and chat with the Landlord to let them know that you’d like to bring in 40-60+ thirsty, hungry good natured Hashers into the pub. Explain that everyone gets changed BEFORE coming into the Pub and ask if Dogs are allowed or not. Many will doubt that this many people will turn up, but it’d be great if there was enough Bar Staff on to serve the Hashers quickly.
If the Pub serves food, so much the better, many are happy to put on a special “Hash Menu” of cheaper basic dishes such as Cheesy Chips or similar. Also remember to try and politely blag at least 6 Half Pints of Beer for the “Down Downs”. Most Publicans are glad to oblige. Make sure the Landlord tells their Staff if about the Down Downs if they’re not going to be there on the night. Some pubs love us, others don’t want those” nasty, smelly, noisy Runners putting off my regulars”. There’s plenty of Hash friendly pubs, so if there’s any grief, move onto another.
There have been a couple of occasions where the Landlord agrees to the Down Downs but either changes their mind on the night or forgets to tell the bar staff. If this happens pay for the Down Downs, but see the Hash Cash (currently Blown Off) who will reimburse you.