A Local Shop For Local People

Definition

local noun ( PUB )

UK a pub near to where a person lives, especially if they often go there to drink

The George is my local.

(Definition of local noun (PUB) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

I enjoyed last night in the pub. It summed up for me that which defines the Taps as what it is: a small regulars local pub.

It being January it was always going to be quiet (although it being a Thursday it did eventually fill up with all manner of random people for the karaoke) – which as you know, is exactly how I like it. So Laura B and Irena were working and it was just myself, Daryl, Jade, Kings Head Sarah and my brother on the other side of the bar [and one bloke who sat in the middle of the bar all evening quietly drinking pints by himself. I rated him. I suspect he was nice] and we just spent a really pleasant couple of hours chatting about Monkey Island (it’s a real thing apparently...I know, who knew?) and hotels and Irena’s unique style of customer relations

[Customer on phone: Is the Manager there please?

Irena: No.

Customer on phone: When will the Manager be around?

Irena: I don’t know.]

(We’re assured that Irena is aware that she actually is the manager)

And, as I say, it summed up for me everything that is good about the Taps. A small local pub on a winter’s night where people meet for a few hours to chat and drink in a place as familiar to them as their own living room.