Glad to hear that you have decided to go out and find a place Graham. But I hear you about the Pub thing. Most are not equipped with a good ventilation system and all the odors seem to be constantly recycling themselves back into the area, and combine that with other odors, it can be a big mess odor wise. A lot of municipalities here in Colorado are starting to ban smoking at any drinking establishment, and it is causing a big uproar.

However on the other side, I feel that to share with others is something that transcends all the negatives of the smelly Pub. So my personal feeling is that I would not go to a smoke filled establishment by myself or on a date, I would go for companionship with others.

Now you know how wishy washy I am, but some kilts are washable

Denver does have a few non-smoking bars around, but I do not think that they are to kilt friendly (or should I say the clientele).

Good luck on your search for a new meeting place.