[Neil]

I don't have a problem with it in general terms. Yes they should be supervised so they are not getting in others way.

There is a sign in there saying all kids must leave by 4pm.
I know that so if I don't want to see kids I would go after 4.

I used to think it was bad seeing single parents in pubs with kids in prams. Since the no smoking I don't see it as too much of a problem.

There are a lot of family pubs that encourage kids in. There are pubs that don't allow it as well. I suppose you choose your pub based on that if you don't want to see kids in there.

As someone with young kids it is nice that we can go out as a family, have something to eat and the kids can play at the same time. It can be hard going out when you have children. Not everyone can get babysitters all the time.