Stale beer

I don't like the new smoking ban in pubs and restaurants that has just come in to effect here in the UK. My argument against the ban before it happened was it is taking away our freedom of choice. Pubs should have the choice to be smoking or non smoking. People should have the choice whether to go to/work in a smoking or a non smoking pub. I went to a nice old pub last night and since my visit my argument against the ban has changed. Previously, the cigarette smoke masked the other unpleasant pub smells. With out the smoke, the stale beer smell is really allowed to come through, which was quite unpleasant. It was one of my favorite pubs before, but unless they can do something about that smell, I will not be returning very often. All because of the evil smoking ban...