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Personally, I think the reason that the atmosphere isn't nearly as good as it used to be is through sheer number of people that are there on a Saturday now.
Used to be you could come along on a Saturday, not have to worry too much about finding a seat, as well as know just about everyone there.
Now a great many people that I really knew have stopped going (don't actually know they're reasons, but I'm sure they're varied) and I'm lucky if I can get a drink within 15-20 mins of reaching the peripheral of the 5 row deep queue to the bar.
So that atmosphere for a lot of people has gone from being a place you can enjoy yourself where everyone's friends (or friends of friends) to 'just another club'. It's lost it's group sense!
As for the underagers things... certainly I've seen a few that I've been dubious about, but then I also know a great many people that look much younger than they really are. Plus, the older I get, the younger everyone looks. Even pulling out a picture of myself at 18, I realise just how much younger I looked then compared to myself 6 years on.
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