A participant observer study of a ‘rough’ working-class pub

The article describes a three-month participant as observer study of a ‘rough’ working-class pub — a type different from the ‘respectable’ working class and ‘posh’ middle class pubs. Patterns of usage and users are explored and the role style and social-control strategies of the publican are reported. Finally some general issues are posed for further research in relation to the pub as a context of work and leisure.