eliz01 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Just as an FYI The Cherry Tree is no longer a child friendly pub. My sleeping baby was recently kicked out of the restaurant. I understand not wanting toddlers running around the bar, but if the restaurant is to survive, especially in this area, I think well behaved children should be allowed in the restaurant if parents are having a meal and they aren?t disturbing other guests. As a side, the food isn?t good enough to get a babysitter for, so we probably will never return. Good luck! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamrye Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 We were there on 3 January, three large parties with young kids, all having a great time. I am one of the naysayers about having kids in pubs but everyone seemed happy - so did you just have bad day eliz01? Struggling to recognise the picture you have painted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliz01 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 To be clear - we were told it's no children after 7pm.Including in the restaurant part. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Sorry to hear your evening was ruined, but IMO pubs in the evening should be adult environments. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliz01 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 I actually agree with no children in pubs after a certain time, but the point here is that we were in the restaurant section (not the bar) which is quite separate. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 It's far from unusual for children to be banned after 7pm, they should be in bed-so not really a case of being not children friendly-If you had said 2pm then fair enough, a valid statement Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 No children after 7 is a reasonable rule for a pub. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I can understand a nod agree re kids. But a sleeping baby?! Seems a tad harsh. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 If you have a rule like this and bend it for one person/group, how can you justify it to a toddler asleep in his/her buggy-you can't, simple. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert jones Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looking at your posts your have not used the pub without a moan Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Sleeping babies tend to wake up .. and when they do they tend to let it be known that they too are hungry or need changing.. People who may not get the chance to get out much and may of paid a baby sitter to have a rare night off, away from kids need some reassurance that they can enjoy a nice meal and a drink in peaceful surroundings..I think it I reasonable that 19.00 is the cut off for kids in bars. These days parents have all day/afternoonto have a family meal together. Like a 7 hour time slot.. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
milk76 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 So the Headline is actually. The Cherry Tree Pub is adults only at night but welcomes families during the daytime.I am upset because I should be an exception to this stated, and common practice, rule. My solution is to try and hurt this new local business with a misleading headline on a local forum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 One person's idea of well behaved children is not another's lol Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentgrove Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 The Cherry Tree has just gone up further in my estimation. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondancer Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 the Cherry Tree is indeed child friendly. However, post 19.00 children and babies should by rights be abed. This is the time when grown ups want to come out to play.As DF so correctly opined, sleeping babies awake and demand, usually vocally. You are out gunned I am afraid, and identified yourself as unreasonable, entitled, selfish. There is an etiquette to life in ED which you would do well toconsider, abide by and adhere to. And not attempt to ruin the still building reputation of a local establishment happy to welcome well behaved little ones for lunch. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheilarose Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Highly recommended.http://www.sitters.co.uk/?gclid=CO_qoZX_n8oCFRThGwodZ-gDKA Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally81 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Eliz01 are you saying that you were in the middle of dinner, having arrived earlier than 7pm then as you are, you were told the baby wasn't supposed to be there post 7pm? I can understand how that would be really annoying for you, but surely they didn't quite 'kick you out'?I have been to the Cherry tree 3 times now with my kids and they are perfectly accepting of children. We even did sit in the bar area on New Years Day with friends and there was no problem. I think all pubs around here, despite serving food, don't allow kids after 7pmAnd I agree that is pretty reasonable. Sometimes when you have a young baby it will of course sleep in the buggy and you could feasibly sit and enjoy a meal but a rule is a rule and I think it's fair enough for it to be there.This all comes down to how you were told about the 7pm rule really, but if it was a polite reminder it is just them doing their job. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 moondancer - yes agree re kids in pubs in the evening, but there is no need to be rude about it... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yak Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 We were there today for Sunday lunch, kid included, and saw nothing but a very well run, organised, happy and child welcoming (without being utterly child rammed) pub serving decent food with good service at reasonable prices. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondancer Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Jeremy this is my well considered opinion and not your battle. I was not rude, but coherent, logical and forceful. Kindly butt out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I agree with the 7pm rule, it's fair enough and standard in pretty much every pub based restaurant in the area from what I've seen.Places like GBK, curry houses etc (restaurants, not pubs) are fine with kids/babies being there in the evenings. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 moondancer, if I think someone is being rude I will bloody well say so. And now you're being rude to me, so you've made it my battle now, haven't you? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecherrytree Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 We love kids at the cherry tree and always make a fuss. They're part of us aren't they? We have a 'no children' after 7.30pm policy.Has anyone been before 7.30pm when children are permitted and can say The Cherry Tree isn't child friendly? What do you all think about children in pubs at night? A pub is a pub.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitears Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 moondancer Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> There is an etiquette to life in ED which you> would do well to consider, abide by and adhere to. oooooOOOOOooooohhh, get you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I was in the cherry tree on Sunday 3rd and saw an appalling family sitting at a table by the bar area. their children certainly weren't asleep. they were running riot. one of the adults actually took a picture of said kids clambering over the bar stools oblivious to the fact this was seriously pissing everyone else off.Sorry to hear of your experience eliz01, I think would have let a sleeping baby stay but do generally agree with the no kids after 7 rule. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/89591-fyi-cherry-tree-not-child-friendly-after-730pm/#findComment-946906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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