THE Cardinal's Hat in Friar Street has proved to be a popular drinking spot for city people.

It was closed for several months before being taken over by Andrea Schultz and Anton Limlei in June.

Traditional fare, including wiener schnitzel and litres of Austrian beer, have been luring punters ever since - but Trading Standards officers insist the pub must ditch litres in favour of pints, which could force the owners to close.

We asked the people of Worcester what they thought.

"It sounds crazy that you can't sell beer in metric measures," said John Grove, aged 52, a probation officer from Tolladine Road.

"It's nice to see the pub open again."

Craig Finn, a 32-year-old office manager from St Peter's, said he enjoyed visiting the pub.

"This decision is ludicrous," he said.

"It's a very nice pub - this city is becoming more cosmopolitan. I wouldn't be very happy if they're closed down."

Vicky Fisher, a 25-year-old human resources officer, also from St Peter's, agreed.

"Finally, the city is getting up to standard with Birmingham by offering something different.

"You'd think Trading Standards had something better to do."

Maggie Larke, a 40-year-old accountant from Drakes Broughton, said the beer should be sold in metric measurements.

"We should have a bit of consistency," she said.

"Everything else has got to be labelled in metric."

But Claire Brighty, a 25-year-old office worker from St John's disagreed.

"I don't think they should shut them down but they should sell beer in pints. I've grown up with metric, but litres will confuse drinkers."

Nick Harris, a 30-year-old lorry driver visiting from Redditch, said he wouldn't mind being served in metric.

"I wouldn't be confused by litres, I've no problem with that."