Adam Thurkettle, 6ft 7in tall, enjoys a pint in his titchy local - the 15ft by 7ft The Nutshell.
The Nutshell is listed by Guinness World Records as the smallest in Britain - and when 23-year-old Adam squeezes in there's no space for other customers.
Now owner Jack Burton has banned "gentle giant" Adam at peak times, British tabloid 'The Sun' reported.
Burton said: "Adam's a real gentle giant. But on a busy night he takes up such a lot of space that I have to turn away at least four normal-sized drinkers."
"My size is a great advantage when moving tree trunks but can be a handicap when I prop up the bar.
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