Past, regular and future patrons of the intrepid Wobbly Goblin have been put on notice, with the Stockton pub posting a strict new dress code that many struggle to comprehend.
Located in the English precinct of Stockton-on-Tees, over the weekend the Wobbly Goblin introduced its strict new policies on clothing via social media, which includes items casting doubt on the seriousness of the initiative.
Less evocative stipulations include the banning of ‘big rings’, as well as footwear fashion faux pas ‘bubble trainers’ and thongs.
Somewhat more controversial is the exclusion of head, neck and face tattoos, which drew the ire of many respondents, some deeming it ‘discrimination’. It was noted that a promo video of the pub’s barman showed him sporting a tattoo on the back of his neck.
The 517 comments (at time of publication) were dominated by patrons reacting angrily, suggesting the pub was asking “Can all our customers stop coming in please. Wouldn’t that have been easier to type?”
Another quipped “what are they thinking they’ll be closed within the year”.
In contrast to the space-saving cloakroom policy, perhaps most surprising on the roster was a kybosh on Christian Louboutins, a designer shoe that can cost well north of $1,000.
“If I could afford Louboutins I can go somewhere other than a dive bar,” suggested one comment.
More than a few questioned whether the list was actually real, on the basis that the selection was so ridiculous.
“Clever marketing I’m hoping as you honestly can’t be serious!”
The Goblin says the new rules are real, and welcomes the label of ‘Britain’s strictest pub‘.
From The Wobbly Goblin’s page:
