Just to add a point of clarification. There were 6-10 people in the bar. The bar can easily hold 50+. It was a midweek night and there was no expectation that the bar was going to be crowded that night.
I agree that there are valid reasons to not want bikes in the bar if the place is crowded... and I completely accept that the bar may simply have a standing policy of not allowing bikes inside. I just thought the fire code excuse was funny. Besides, I've been to several bars and restaurants with my bike... and I've never had anyone bring up fire codes... nor have I had anyone not allow me to keep the bike in a quiet corner away from people.
It's just a funny anecdote. No need to get riled up about it.