Robster59
Tour Rookie
The same at our club. You put a drink of your choice (I've seen anything from Whisky to Sherry), and some glasses and that's it. Even that is down to the choice of the individual, but it's not onerous. I think the idea of getting a drink for everyone in the bar is fine if you want to do it, but should certainly not be compulsory.This is always a lively topic when it comes up. I'm with @Albo and @banjofred on this.
It's largely softened up here in that I have never seen anyone literally buying everyone in the bar a drink. The standard is the person buys a bottle and puts it plus glasses on the bar for the following week. People take a shot and when it's gone, it's gone. It varies, from whiskey, port, baileys, probably some others.
At a push, I'd do the above, begrudgingly . I certainly wouldn't buy individual drinks for strangers, it's a nonsense.