High Chairs in local restaurants, cafes and bars (legal requirement) (Louged)

[SeanMacGabhann]

I pretty much loathe Wetherspoons but of all the things wrong with them, the drink side of things is pretty good

I wouldn't touch the draught lagers but they usually have a good selection of bottled interesting ones and plenty of real ale

After that it's ALL downhill... atmosphere, food, decor,

The worst one I've ever been to is the one in Balham... oh dear God, the horror

[Domitianus]

My first ever visit to a WS was in Croydon, I was fascinated by the studied naff-ness. I still find them wonderful in the same sense as one might visit a really crap seaside B&B just to experience the stereotyped awfulness and be assured that such places do exist.

[dulwichmum]

Mr Domitianus,

What have I ever done to you? I will have you know that I am lovely.

[Administrator]

Time to move this one to the Lounge

[KalamityKel]

DM mefinks dom is only disappointed u havent flashed him yet ;-) soz dom but am I wrong at all? lol :p

[Cassius]

There are a couple of good Wetherspoons out of London - but our local offerings are less than inspirational - however their Lithuanian bottled lager is excellent and for that reason alone I will continue to use them.

[mightyroar]

when you witness the kind of behaviour from children in a pub that you find upsetting, do you say anything to the parents?

[KalamityKel]

I would... as I do in supermarkets, on buses and in the street :))

[Asset]

what constitutes upsetting?

most people without children don't realise that tantrums are a developmental stage and are difficult to avoid - not a reflection on poor parenting skills. (Obviously if a child is still having them at say, 8 it is a bit different). I certainly would not appreciate any comments if my 3 year old was having a tantrum in a supermarket.

[KalamityKel]

I have to say I dont really mind toddlers and their tantrums its the older ones I have issues wiv...

[cdonline]

It may be a developmental stage, or could be that the kids are bored of having to sit in a pub or restaurant, while their parents soak up the ambience.

I can remember having to sit in the EDT during the school holidays, while my Nan enjoyed a half a guinness.

To me, it seems that too many people are trying to foist adult experiences on to children, who will of course make their feelings known.