Bring the kids but you only get 2 drinks ! - Page 2

lancsdave · 04-01-2008, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Point taken, but if they're there for the food they don't have to get bladdered aswell do they?

Have the meal and a couple of drinks and then leave.

I can't disagree with that. For the second time today ( on different threads lol ) it says a lot about the state of our society when pubs need to introduce these rules instead of people having pride and morals.

Lilly · 04-01-2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I can't disagree with that. For the second time today ( on different threads lol ) it says a lot about the state of our society when pubs need to introduce these rules instead of people having pride and morals.

That's very true.

Polly_45 · 04-01-2008, 21:35

I totally agree with Wetherspoons 100% having worked in the pub trade for over 20yrs it was a pet hate seeing parents having a few to many and letting their darlings torment the hell out of other people.pubs are no place for children,call me old fashioned but parents of today think its ok to spend hours on end saturday and sundays enjoying a pint whilst kids run amok..it used to be hard work trying to collect glasses and carry them back to the bar safely.
well done to Wetherspoons

Lilly · 04-01-2008, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Polly_45

I totally agree with Wetherspoons 100% having worked in the pub trade for over 20yrs it was a pet hate seeing parents having a few to many and letting their darlings torment the hell out of other people.pubs are no place for children,call me old fashioned but parents of today think its ok to spend hours on end saturday and sundays enjoying a pint whilst kids run amok..it used to be hard work trying to collect glasses and carry them back to the bar safely.

well done to Wetherspoons

Wouldn't it be marvellous if all other pubs followed suit?

grego · 04-01-2008, 21:40

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Maybe it's not an option for some people if they want to go out for something decent to eat without having to put up with stuff like McDonalds/KFC etc

There are other options though Dave and even pubs geared up with play areas for children, its not so bad when the parents keep them in check, mine are only little yet so dont take them at all if I can help it.

magpie · 04-01-2008, 22:52

good children and pubs do not mix:

mallard · 04-01-2008, 23:00

Yes they have smokeing in pub,s and they are stopping you take your children in they may as well shut for good because them what will lose out.

steeljack · 04-01-2008, 23:03

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Originally Posted by magpie

good children and pubs do not mix:

does this mean only bad children should be allowed in

Bonnyboy · 04-01-2008, 23:07

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Originally Posted by mallard

Yes they have smokeing in pub,s and they are stopping you take your children in they may as well shut for good because them what will lose out.

The smoking is perhaps a sideline issue, think the main topic surrounds parents getting popped up and letting their sprogs run riot un supervised

lancsdave · 04-01-2008, 23:10

Maybe it says more about the sort of establishment Wetherspoons run than the parents & kids. We took our 3 to the Oaklea earlier for tea. There were several other kids about but there wasn't a free for all with nappies at high noon or gunfight at the jelly tot saloon. Perhaps Wetherspoons should manage their pubs better ?

cashman · 04-01-2008, 23:27

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Maybe it says more about the sort of establishment Wetherspoons run than the parents & kids. We took our 3 to the Oaklea earlier for tea. There were several other kids about but there wasn't a free for all with nappies at high noon or gunfight at the jelly tot saloon. Perhaps Wetherspoons should manage their pubs better ?

not sure thats an problem? used to use the one on piccadilly (manchester) frequently when living over that way, n never encountered unruly kids,n it was afternoons i used to go in.

lancsdave · 04-01-2008, 23:31

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Originally Posted by cashman

not sure thats an problem? used to use the one on piccadilly (manchester) frequently when living over that way, n never encountered unruly kids,n it was afternoons i used to go in.

Maybe they used to go to school in those days, otherwise you got the cane

cashman · 04-01-2008, 23:47

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Maybe they used to go to school in those days, otherwise you got the cane

nah twas only approx 7 yrs ago.

blazey · 05-01-2008, 02:40

I can understand why people take kids to wetherspoons to eat, its not bad food, comfortable atmosphere and its got a decent bar. I don't class wetherspoons as a pub during the day, its hardly even a pub at night, at least from my experience of the one in Lancaster. Its more of a place for a social drink or two, quiet and good for chatting.

As for not being able to drink when you've taken your child out to wetherspoons, I think they have their rules right. During the times that children are allowed in there it is a place to eat or socialise, not to get drunk! Its forcing parents to be responsible whilst in their bars and its a good idea.

As for kids having no fun at pubs and clubs, I used to get taken to Springhill Club when I was younger and loved it, everyone used to take their kids there! I'm still friends with some of the kids I met there aswell, and thats the only way we knew eachother

happy times.

WillowTheWhisp · 05-01-2008, 09:16

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Point taken, but if they're there for the food they don't have to get bladdered aswell do they?

Have the meal and a couple of drinks and then leave.

They are not just talking about alcohol. They will even limit you to two cups of coffee. If they were trying to prevent parents in charge of young children from getting drunk then I would totally approve but it does seem a bit OTT when they are talking about any liquid beverage.