South Ayrshire pubs have been banned from hosting quiz nights.Furious landlords have been forced to cancel the anticipated return of their popular events after a long lay off due to Covid.
Boozers have been locked in showdown talks this week with environmental health officers who told venues to axe their events or run the risk of being hauled up in front of the licensing board.
Two Prestwick pubs have today hit out at the move, citing other events such as karaokes being able to return. But it is understood officers fear there is a risk of spreading Covid through groups 'huddling' and whispering answers to each other.