
Since I decided to have Aya take a job at the Quick Sand I've seen plenty of tavern RP! There is plenty of flirting and romancing going, of course, but there's also a great deal of general conversation, and casual RP. I have fun just chatting with people, and learning about the characters, and (sometimes) getting a little feel for some of the RP story lines going on because of the way the characters discuss them. I certainly wouldn't encourage people to stay away because of the flirting - sometimes there is a bit of excess in public RP, but its pretty rare.
I'd also just mention that its a great way to meet people, since you can just swing by and sit at a table with someone or next to them at the bar and try to strike up a conversation. It doesn't always work, but when it does, it can be fun
Ultimately, though, it seems best as a place to mingle and meet people, rather than as a destination for serious RP itself. But for that purpose its terrific.
I'd also just mention that its a great way to meet people, since you can just swing by and sit at a table with someone or next to them at the bar and try to strike up a conversation. It doesn't always work, but when it does, it can be fun

Ultimately, though, it seems best as a place to mingle and meet people, rather than as a destination for serious RP itself. But for that purpose its terrific.