A PUB in the UK has won over drinkers for its unusual feature - which is that it floods all the time. The White Cross calls itself Richmond's "best riverside pub" - but the beer garden floods every month due to the proximity. About twice a month, the Thames rises so much that it fills the beer garden with river water, leaving the customers splashing around.
However, rather than fleeing from the pub , plenty of people plan their trips there to coincide with the flooding, as a fun and different way of enjoying a drink. What's more, the pub encourages people to visit when it floods for a special experience they can't find elsewhere. Its website reads: "Picture this: you’re stuck in the pub because of a high tide, but hey, who’s complaining? With a cold drink in hand, the Thames lapping at your feet, it’s like nature’s own little party trick! Read More on UK Pubs "As the water rises, so does the banter among your pals, and no need to fight it out who’s brave enough to wade to the bar for the next round, we’ll hand deliver it you when you order via our On Tap app.
" As well as bringing drinks to customers on wetter days, the pub also provides complimentary wellies for those happy enough to continue their drinking as the river rises around them. People can time their visits to coincide with the flooding, with a link on the pub's website showing when they can expect high tide to come around. Anything 4.
5 metres and above means that the beer garden is likely to be flooded..