"but also in order to discourage and punish drunken behavior"
No club is trying to discourage patrons to have drinks.
Also, some people like conversation. You can't have that at a nightclub
No club is trying to discourage patrons to have drinks.
Also, some people like conversation. You can't have that at a nightclub
In many clubs there are also areas (usually smoking ones, but also backrooms, lounge areas, and so on) where the sound is muted and conversations (and other things) easily take place.