I remember those bad old days. If the pub didn't have a saloon or ladies lounge, then the womenfolk had to stay in the car and hubby would bring them out a drink.
When I was old enough to drink, I was in the RAAF doing an electronics course and women were allowed in the base bar (canteen) but not alone (I don;t know if this was policy or for self protection). Women weren't allowed to join up in any technical job which would have made my training days much more interesting.