I'm not that arsed about the quirky pub rules. Opinion based upon people who had actual dealings with him.
My favourite Sam Smiths pub, amongst many, was Sinclairs in Manchester.
Got to know the Landlord well over 15 years, well treated, lock-ins, good barmaids, and even slept there once.
Ex-Navy, strong as an Ox, and even survived a machete attack from "Salford" one night.
He got royally shafted/sacked by HS after 20 years service for claiming small expenses that he had been claiming without issue for over a decade previously. Happened to over 30 others.
Lost their Pension rights, which suited him as it the Sam Smiths pension scheme was showing a shortfall. Ended up n prolonged court cases which he dragged out to eventually win.
The bloke I know ended up having a nervous breakdown and contributed to more serious physical health issues.
So Humphrey is well gone IMO.