would you go to a pub where smartphones can't connect?

Yeah. I actually haven't totally figured out the apps and internet on my phone, that's how little I use it for occasions like this.
I did go to a pub alone once though and took a magazine, noone gave me any attitude.😁

Isn't interacting with the other patrons the whole point of going to a pub?

Yes, I rarely use my phone when I go out.

I stopped reading after "would you go to a pub".
Yes

If I was in company then "yes", probably. If I was alone - and I don't go drinking by myself very often nowadays - probably "no"

Unless I’m alone. I try to never take it out.

Mine normally stays in the truck

Absolutely!

sure, assuming they're not serving shitty low calorie watered down craft beer that tastes like beer flavored water and costs $5 per 8oz glass (like most of the "pubs" around here)... 🤔