Pub Sound-Off Results (480 Responses)

Pub Sound-Off Results (480 Responses)UTDallas Student Government09/03/13-09/07/13

Would you prefer that the pub be a full service restaurant?

YesNo

216(45%)

264 (55%)

Reasons for “Yes”

“…Nice place to hangout even when you don’t want to drink”

“Full service implies better quality” “It would make UTD more social” “Slower service, but classy…nice for the weekends” “It would create more on campus activities…and

work towards a complete university experience” “It would create better job opportunities for

students”*

Reasons for “No”

“Full service implies higher prices, not acceptable”

“Nice atmosphere as it is…good place to study and hangout with friends”

“Service is slow already, full service would worsen it”

“Would require tips on a pricey menu”

How often do you go to the pub? At what times? If not, why

not? Often (Every day-once a week) (Majority of responses)

Meal plan substitution Catch up with friends at the end of the week Coffee every morning Meals in between classes

Not very often (once a month-once as a student) Large number of graduate responses Prices too high-cheaper elsewhere Service too slow-not practical between classes

Do you like pub service?

YesNo288

(60%)192(40%)

If not, how can service be improved?

“Servers are very nice, but take too long to bring food”

“Not enough staff”*“Ticket times need to be improved”“Working on tips would promote more

efficient service”“Friendly staff, but service is too slow”*

Do you like food at the pub?

YesNo216

(45%)264 (55%)

If not, why not?

“Serve ‘real’ Starbucks coffee”“Remove the drink limit…more beer”“Less fried food”“Need more flavorful food, eg. chicken in the

chicken sandwiches is bland”

What are some positive things about the pub?

“The pool tables are very entertaining”“I love the casual atmosphere and ambiance” “I love the music and piano”“The pub serves better food than the dining

hall”

Is there anything else you would like to share about the

pub?“Need more live music events”“Use larger TV screens”“Prices have increased, while variety has

decreased”*“Hire a full time DJ…change the music”“Accommodate for more seating at pub

events”

Classification

FreshmanSphmoreJuniorSeniorGraduate

177 (37%)

68(14%)

57(12%)

88(18%)

90(19%)

On Campus or Commuting

On CampusCommuting261

(54%)

219(46%)

Gender

MaleFemale188

(39%) 292 (61%)