To think that it's appalling that working men are not allowed to eat at certain restaurants?

[Sickofpeppapig00]

So, just started dating this guy. Very well educated (bachelor degree), nicely spoken. He works as an electrician. He recently mentioned that we would have liked to have lunch at Bill's (fairly casual restaurant chain in London) but couldn't as working men are not allowed to eat inside (only in their outdoor sitting area). Apparently this is the case with many other restaurant chains in London.

AIBU to think this is appalling behaviour and even might be illegal?

[AgentProvocateur]

Really?! How bizarre. And how do they (the working men) know?

[JeanSeberg]

Do you mean there's a sign saying No work boots or simular? Not really sure what you mean to be honest as never seen anything like this anywhere!

[fakenamefornow]

Do you mean they are not allowed in wearing dirty overalls/boots?

[shakemysilliesout]

Is this not more a dress code issue?

[Borka]

Working men or workmen? Is it to do with dirty work overalls?

[Outforanotherwalkbitch]

I think you mean that builders plumbers etc. can't eat there in their work clothes, which is a common rule in pubs and restaurants.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Are you sure it's not just when in grubby overalls?

how else would they know if they turn up.in a shirt and tie

[LynetteScavo]

Certain establishments have dress codes. Such is life.

[DamsonInDistress]

What a load of rubbish OP, they may have a dress code but they certainly don't ban 'working men'

[Sickofpeppapig00]

He didn't elaborate but I'm guessing wearing dirty boots? Not sure how dirty an electrician gets during work, I can't imagine it would be that dirty

[PrincessOfChina]

Presumably it's an attire issue. Many places ask that people don't wear work boots and overalls in the same way they might ask people to remove muddy wellies.

[usualsuspect333]

How do they know he's a 'working man' ?

[Quiero]

What do you think an electrician does? . Of course they get dirty.

[Sickofpeppapig00]

No idea usual

[Gileswithachainsaw]

It can be if he had to lay wires in walls or forty houses or under floors or backs of fridges etc.

dust, pet hair, dead bugs etc

[Gileswithachainsaw]

dirty houses

[Sickofpeppapig00]

Quiero I was comparing an electrician to say a painter who would have obvious paint splashes all over him?

[shakemysilliesout]

I think yabu- loads of places have dress code

[Sickofpeppapig00]

Ok it does make sense. ..

[AppleRings]

Bills is really a casual restaurant. How would they know he was a "working man"?

[GokTwo]

I don't think it's anything other than an issue with mucky work clothes. A bit like some cafe's don't let walkers come inside with their muddy boots on.

[omnishambles]

I thought it was a male prostitute

[usualsuspect333]

Does he wear a logoed uniform?

Plenty of pubs do serve workmen. I'd find one of those to spend your money in.