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A bar has been branded 'Britain's wokest pub' for refusing to sell a number of popular drinks for ethical reasons.
The Red Lion in Bristol revealed it will not serve Coca-Cola, Heineken, Polish lager Tyskie, Thatchers or Bacardi because of concerns over the brands' histories.
Pub bosses say the makers of Thatchers have links to Edward Colston and slavery; Coca-Cola has a history of the misuse of water in developing countries; and Heineken has been accused of unethical practices in Africa.
The Red Lion also won't stock Polish larger Tyskie after the company that owns it was linked to an anti-LGBTQ+ movement; and Bacardi has been linked with historical attacks in Cuba.
The pub sparked a social media storm after revealing the list of drinks it won't serve, but landlord Lemmy is upset about the response to their decision, which was 'made purely on their ethics.'
He said part of the backlash was because they 'publicly supported the Colston Four' - a group of activists who tore down the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol - one of whom is a customer at the pub.
The Red Lion in Bristol revealed it will not serve Coca-Cola, Heineken, Polish lager Tyskie, Thatcher's or Bacardi because of concerns over the brands' history
Staff at The Red Lion Pub on Whitehall Road, in the Redfield area of Bristol stand together after deciding to stop selling Thatchers cider for ethical reasons
The Red Lion in Bristol revealed it will not serve Coca-Cola, Heineken, Polish lager Tyskie, Thatchers or Bacardi because of concerns over the brands' history
