Would you expect to cover up at a pool bar?

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mittestreet · Today 07:14

We were staying in a hotel recently. 5* but dated. There was a pool bar near the pool with plastic chairs where you could order some lunch.

We sat at a table right by the pool and ordered lunch. He didn't put a t-shirt on because he didn't want to get suncream on his shirt. People regularly ordered drinks at the bar in dripping swimming outfits only.

Manager came out to politely remind us of the requirement for clothing to be worn at lunch. We had assumed this only applied to the shit down restaurant that offers a more formal lunch. Would you expect to need to wear a t shirt at a pool bar?

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Somersetbaker · Today 15:35

The reason men walk around topless is because they think a beer belly and shite tattoos makes them irresistible.

AngelsWithSilverWings · Today 15:38

I can't stand seeing topless men in a bar or restaurant on holiday. It really puts me off my food seeing hairy sweaty bare chested men sitting down to eat. It's just polite to cover up when eating. I'd be pleased the owner was enforcing that rule.

Ponderingwindow · Today 15:39

At the outdoor pool bar it’s not like the standards are high. All he had to do was add a shirt. You probably got away with throwing on a coverup. Swimsuits are still acceptable, it just requires a bit of decorum and signaling that you took some time to dry off.

CarolinaInTheMorning · Today 15:51

I'm a bit surprised at some of these answers. DH and I sometimes go swimming at a somewhat snooty private club that my brother and sister-in-law belong to. There are two restaurants: one is indoors and yes, you are expected to dress accordingly. But there is a poolside snack bar (includes some cooked food and you can have the attendant order something from the restaurant as well.) There are tables set out around the snack bar. Everyone just sits and eats in their swimwear.

This is in the US so there are obvious different cultural expectations in other places. However, this is also the Deep South, which tends to be more formal than other parts of the country, yet no pearl clutching at seeing a middle aged man's bare chest beside a pool.

LocalHobo · Today 15:59

No one wants to see middle aged spread and stretch marks when they are eating lunch. Cover up.
So if it were Anthony Joshua you'd be fine about it then? I would hope clothing rules apply equally and are not dictated by ageism or fat phobia.

Totaldramallama · Today 16:06

Yes I would if sitting down to eat. Equally those chairs really hurt when you try and peel your wet arse off them at the end so I put a towel under my bum plus a kaftan or beach cover up type thing

1983Louise · Today 16:07

DosPerros · Today 07:41

“Shit down restaurant” 😂😂

I thought that was funny 😂

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