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Can pubs refuse service?

Yes, pubs and other licensed premises can refuse service if they believe a customer is intoxicated, as it's illegal to serve someone who is already drunk. However, they must not discriminate based on disability. This is where the Wetherspoon situation became problematic, as Matthew's condition was mistaken for intoxication.

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