So Saudi is to allow women to drive, but critics are saying that it is still haram

[Burney]

In fact in the 19th century, eating dinner in pubs was commonplace amongst the non-kitchen-owning classes. Probably not prosciutto wrapped halibut with cauliflower puree though. Cauliflower cheese, perhaps.

Of course. But that was the 19th century. I appreciate that this is part of the evolution of pubs, it's just that it's an evolution I find remarkably unwelcome and I pine for the past.