You can still smoke in some bars?
In Austria they completely outlawed that with the argument, that the workers are forced to work in a smoke filled room

I'm probably one of those old guys, but I really enjoy a cigarette to my "Feierabendbier" and now I'm pretty much never going to a bar anymore, because at home I can have that combination...

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

It depends on the state. Maps in reading direction: a) Public agencies of state and municipalities, b) prisons, c) gymnasia, pools, and similar, d) places of culture (community halls, museums, etc) e) taverns and pubs. Colors red complete smoking ban, yellow exceptions possible, green separate smoking areas, grey no rules / exempt.

That's a high-level overview you get more fine-grained exceptions, say general smoking bans at hospitals but psych wards are exempt because have you ever tried to stop a schizophrenic from self-medicating.

Some people may now be wondering "wait, Bavaria has a complete ban on smoking in pubs" and, yes. They have a snuff tradition to fall back on. Also CSU = Verbotspartei.

[–] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yup, though they have a "Raucherkneipe" sign outside (and they also tend to smell accordingly even when passing by).

It is true that the staff has to work in there as well but generally they just hire smokers as barkeeps for those places.

[–] naeap@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ah, ok, thanks!

Maybe it's just my personal preference, but I really like that solution, as it doesn't dictate how I need to live or manage my bar - if I would have one

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

If you want to make it a smoking one it will generally have to be small enough and not serve any food, at least no proper food (crisps and peanuts are fine).