That's a fair point, but trying to keep it cool takes a fair bit more effort than just asking the bar tender for a beer.
Not really, sorry. If you're saying:
'I'd rather go to the shops and buy a beer, cool it at home, then pack it with cooling block in a cool bag and carry it up the downs, than...
I don't think people need the drink, it's more of a nice way to enjoy a drink - or at least it would be if it wasn't so crowded. If there were just 40 people in there I could easily imagine enjoying a cold beer as I watch the sun set on Brighton. Among 200 people though, I'm not so fussed.
No, you were saying the opposite.
I'm just going on what you said, I'm not trying to add anything or misunderstand your point.
I don't disagree with that. But you were comparing it with a walk on the downs, and we should compare like with like. You said:
"Take a walk on the Downs, the views are...
Yes they are, but they don't have to get a drink. You were comparing it to the lack of drinks queues on the downs - presumably that's because people aren't getting a drink on the downs?
Although it looks like there's space for 200 people, I don't imagine there's space for 200 people to look out...