One third of women say pub is ‘male-oriented in negative way’, poll claims

One quarter of participants say gyms are the same

One fifth of female participants said they had felt 'left out because of their gender' in a pub (iStock)

One third of women believe the pub is “male-oriented in a negative way”, according to a new survey. ​

For more than half those polled, “sexist behaviour” and “verbal aggression” were top reasons why predominately male environments may feel “intimidating”.

“Loud behaviour” was an issue for 42 per cent and “men showing off” for 37 per cent.

Meanwhile, one fifth said they had felt “left out because of their gender” in a pub.

Nearly half of participants — who took part in a survey looking into women and poker for 888.com — said men’s football matches were “male-oriented in a negative way”, with one quarter feeling the same way about the gym.

A spokeswoman for 888.com said: “Our research has found despite forward-facing movements, which have aimed to help women feel empowered, there is a still progress to be made.

“It can be hard to make your entrance in a place which does not feel welcoming but it is important to not let it stop you from doing what you truly enjoy.”

The poll also found 68 per cent of respondents thought poker was a male-dominated game to its detriment.

Because of this, one third said they felt less inclined to play the game.

Despite these figures, 36 per cent of women asked in the survey said they enjoyed playing poker.

Ana Marquez, 888poker ambassador, said: “Nowadays I see a lot more of us, a lot more success in women.”

Fellow ambassador, Kara Scott, said: ”I have travelled all over the world because of poker. It has been an amazing career for me.”

SWNS