I have a question for this thread.
I have recently posted bouncers to my taverns, you know just in case. They stand in the bar and look tough for the most part.
That said, this has given me an idea and an all important question. Do military dwarves listen to poetry, dance, sing, etc. when posted to defend within a tavern and/or get any leisure out of poetry, dancing, singing, etc. of the patrons?
If they do, I think every fort needs a toga squad. Equipped with just a toga, they are assigned to defend a tavern burrow. If there are flasks and backpacks, they will even bring their own booze and snacks to the party. And they will stay at the party as long as you want them too!
If military dwarves don't get any leisure out of it, then there is a perfect alternative. Draft a squad of 12 to 15 year old boy dwarves. Assign them a cloth shirt/tunic, cloth vest, cloth coat, cloth trousers, cloth socks, and leather shoes. Make sure there are no flasks or backpacks available so they don't carry food or drink. Next, assign a burrow along one wall of the tavern and assign the squad to it. Next, draft a squad of 12 to 15 year old girls. Assign them a cloth or silk dress and leather shoes. Again, make sure no flasks or backpacks available. Make a burrow along opposite wall from the boys burrow and assign the girl squad to it. It is important that there are plenty of tiles between the two walls so that no one wanders from one burrow to the next. Sure, it might not be a toga party, but who doesn't have such fond memories of junior high dances?