Pub Chain Bans Use of Phones

The problem here is taking posts out of context and using part quotes but back to the OP it seems an unusual way to attract customers to what is essentially a social establishment. 

Exactly, meanwhile other pubs have signs outside saying dog friendly, kid friendly, muddy boot friendly etc.. It's as if they actually want you to go in there and spend money.. 

other pubs have signs outside saying dog friendly, kid friendly, muddy boot friendly etc..

I thought that was just a warning to those whose kids had grown up, didn't have a dog and preferred carpeted lounges

Signs outside pubs also sometimes advertise FREE Wi-Fi

Clearly these pubs are missing a trick if they want to get more customers inside. No Bikers, No Music, No Children and No Electronic Devices is the future.... I dare not think what next may be added to the list. It all just seems so old fashioned.

If we go into a pub for lunch. I often use my phone to check out where we are thinking of going in the afternoon. Often using the pub WiFi rather than 4G. Any pub that forbade that sort of use would not get my business.

Personally I would not make or take a call in the bar but would move to somewhere quieter. Same on a campsite, I would go into the van, rather than use it outside, unless there were no other vans in the vicinity. 

Some folk clearly hark back to the spittoon & sawdust era😕

I like to use my phone for checking the Food Hygiene ratings before we decide to have a meal.............👍