Yes Al. There's food at pubs.
Yes MOSW there is food at some pubs. People go to the pub for many reasons:
1) Listen to music
2) catch up with friends
3) pub/counter meals
4) to play pool
5) get out of the weather
6) for the ambiance
However, pubs are primarily based around alcohol and drinking. These these all happen in inclusive of your meals.
Sure you COULD be addicted to a particular pub meal and only go in regularly to eat that with a glass of water. I doubt it.
As I say "Not saying this confirms it but does have me feeling a little validated"