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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Wetherspoons* darn it!

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

I don't drink in Wetherspoons

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA

Is it two per kid?

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Is that two per kid? That sounds plenty to get them sozzled

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually think that's a good idea. I've been to pubs where kids are left to run riot while parents get d*unk. 2 drinks are plenty I wouldn't have d*unk more than that with my child present. If they want more they can get a baby sitter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

Sorry, not even you are sexy enough to get me into a spoons.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Take 19 kids with ya. Sorted!

No - only two alcoholic drinks can be purchased at all, as far as I believe

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I actually think that's a good idea. I've been to pubs where kids are left to run riot while parents get d*unk. 2 drinks are plenty I wouldn't have d*unk more than that with my child present. If they want more they can get a baby sitter "

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA


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Take 19 kids with ya. Sorted!

No - only two alcoholic drinks can be purchased at all, as far as I believe "

Ahhh I was going to do a school trip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

Sorry, not even you are sexy enough to get me into a spoons."

Then move along.

Any takers?

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By *urning the kinkMan
over a year ago

bristol


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

You paying ? Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

You paying ? Xx "

Definitely not. January has not been kind.

Next

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

Ooh ooh pick me, pick me!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Favourite pub

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

Ok, Wetherspoons for an early aperitif, and then we'll properly do Valentines Day over some Espresso Martinis at a nearby fancy bar

I'm paying...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

Ok, Wetherspoons for an early aperitif, and then we'll properly do Valentines Day over some Espresso Martinis at a nearby fancy bar

I'm paying..."

I think we have a winner!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

Sorry, not even you are sexy enough to get me into a spoons.

Then move along.

Any takers?"

Yes babe all over that I've got a spoons gold card... we can even have napkins and a candle for our previous reserved booth

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By *angOnBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Ipswich

Says more about the clientel of spoons than the policy.

Can't stand the places really

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

Ok, Wetherspoons for an early aperitif, and then we'll properly do Valentines Day over some Espresso Martinis at a nearby fancy bar

I'm paying..."

Shit wait can I come? I’ll let you finger me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Says more about the clientel of spoons than the policy.

Can't stand the places really"

This. Capping drinks for people with kids is something you shouldn't even need to enforce, it should be the done thing

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date

Ok, Wetherspoons for an early aperitif, and then we'll properly do Valentines Day over some Espresso Martinis at a nearby fancy bar

I'm paying...

I think we have a winner! "

Yes! Go GMF!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?"

Don't drink, so don't care.

PS: Love Spoonies.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I prefer pubs that don't let kids in full stop.

Dogs? The more the merrier. Kids? Nope.

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was really living last year. I went in a weatherspoons too. Same drink cost me a different amount every time though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was really living last year. I went in a weatherspoons too. Same drink cost me a different amount every time though! "

I cant spell it either

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Can't stand the place

Sooner go hungry or thirsty

Jo x

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By *undown40Couple
over a year ago

Warwickshire


"I don't drink in Wetherspoons"
same here we don't use Weatherspoons

Nothing against those that do

It's just not our preferred hostary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?"

I think its sensible. I have kids. I go in spoons. We go for an occasional meal. I wouldn't drink past 2 with the kids around and its not a place they should be in for extended periods of time.

Monitoring drink intake may be more difficult though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Says more about the clientel of spoons than the policy.

Can't stand the places really"

I love weatherspoons but the clientel can ruin it. With cheap places you will always find arseholes.

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By *urvyandCurious999Woman
over a year ago

Hiding from twats

I think it's a good plan to have a reasonable limit, it's a shame that some parents can't be trusted to limit themselves really. I worked in a pub years and years ago, and we'd have some regulars who'd rock up at 11 when the pub opened, kids in tow, and be there drinking until they got kicked out in the evening once kids weren't allowed. I thought the kids were a bit feral but looking back they were just bored shitless poor buggers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can t buy alcohol after 10!so shan mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?"
it's only at one pub says more about the area than the pub

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts? it's only at one pub says more about the area than the pub "

This.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I prefer pubs that don't let kids in full stop.

Dogs? The more the merrier. Kids? Nope.

A"
you'd love are club doesn't let kids or women in

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I stopped going when the founder lied to help to get brexit. I really couldn't line his pockets.

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By *edLionScotMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh


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No - only two alcoholic drinks can be purchased at all, as far as I believe "

Are you allowed to tie them up outside?

Don't see that as much with dogs these days.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

This story has been kind of misreported and been twisted into some form of 'nanny state' piece.

In reality it has been a law for a very long time that it is both illegal to be d*unk in charge of children and to be d*unk on licensed premises.

Most pubs have a policy on adults with children, all the pub in question did is put the policy up in writing.

It's not a new thing nor any different from any other licensed establishment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To be honest.. 1 pint is too much in spoons my local is a *hole

Rather go independant pubs country pubs more atmosphere less fighting nicer home cooked food where you feet don't stick to floor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can't stand the place

Sooner go hungry or thirsty

Jo x "

I agree - its disgusting.

And I dont think children should be in pubs for so many reasons.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Says more about the clientel of spoons than the policy.

Can't stand the places really"

Haha good point

I've enjoyed a pink gin at 9am

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You can t buy alcohol after 10!so shan mate"

Haven't heard the word Shan in years xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only. Don't drink on it. As some water ther pints

Thoughts?"

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton


"To be honest.. 1 pint is too much in spoons my local is a *hole

Rather go independant pubs country pubs more atmosphere less fighting nicer home cooked food where you feet don't stick to floor"

This, some excellent observations.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some time ago, I worked in a pub and there were regulars that would often bring thier children, it's not a healthy way for a child to grow up.

As great as this idea is, the fact is, if they want to drink and spoons won't serve them more, they will move onto the next pub, so ideally, this is something that should be done by all, not just one.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Fantastic idea.

Parents are supposed to be capable of supervising their children.

Well done to Wetherspoons for taking some responsibility.

Seems these days that Mothers Day means, The adults get pissed having a pub meal.

Seems these days Christmas means, the adults get pissed all through the day.

Seems Valentines means we get pissed in the pub and then go home.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?"

I guess it depends how old the kids are, 2 should be enough for most kids to be fair unless they're much older

I've got an image of bouncers throwing toddlers out for starting fights with each other

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)


"Some time ago, I worked in a pub and there were regulars that would often bring thier children, it's not a healthy way for a child to grow up.

As great as this idea is, the fact is, if they want to drink and spoons won't serve them more, they will move onto the next pub, so ideally, this is something that should be done by all, not just one. "

It is.

As I wrote in my post ^^

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"To be honest.. 1 pint is too much in spoons my local is a *hole

Rather go independant pubs country pubs more atmosphere less fighting nicer home cooked food where you feet don't stick to floor

This, some excellent observations."

My local wetherspoons is fantastic. Clean, good service, very good menu and good prices.

Maybe we should all admit that it's the people who use the place. Not the place itself.

There's a lot of snobbery attached to W'spoons with people looking down on those that use them. I like it a lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

parents should be responsible people i think its another attempt at taking freedom away from people obviously their will always be some that abuse everything and irresponsibly

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I like 'spoons not the snobbery .... doh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The wetherspoons i used to work at only let you have one or two drinks with meal if had kids with you, and to be honest, thought this a great policy..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like 'spoons not the snobbery .... doh "
can you play the spoons oh brummie one?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some time ago, I worked in a pub and there were regulars that would often bring thier children, it's not a healthy way for a child to grow up.

As great as this idea is, the fact is, if they want to drink and spoons won't serve them more, they will move onto the next pub, so ideally, this is something that should be done by all, not just one.

It is.

As I wrote in my post ^^"

Didn't see it until after I posted

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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago

The South Near That London


"To be honest.. 1 pint is too much in spoons my local is a *hole

Rather go independant pubs country pubs more atmosphere less fighting nicer home cooked food where you feet don't stick to floor

This, some excellent observations.

My local wetherspoons is fantastic. Clean, good service, very good menu and good prices.

Maybe we should all admit that it's the people who use the place. Not the place itself.

There's a lot of snobbery attached to W'spoons with people looking down on those that use them. I like it a lot. "

Totally agree

Some of the buildings they're in are great as well - The Winter Gardens in Harrogate for example.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"I think it's a good plan to have a reasonable limit, it's a shame that some parents can't be trusted to limit themselves really. I worked in a pub years and years ago, and we'd have some regulars who'd rock up at 11 when the pub opened, kids in tow, and be there drinking until they got kicked out in the evening once kids weren't allowed. I thought the kids were a bit feral but looking back they were just bored shitless poor buggers. "

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"I like 'spoons not the snobbery .... doh can you play the spoons oh brummie one? "

I do a very good impression of someone who can't

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like 'spoons not the snobbery .... doh can you play the spoons oh brummie one?

I do a very good impression of someone who can't"
really sounds much the same as someone who can then

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Yeah I don’t get the whole Spoons snobbery. The ones I’ve been to have been lovely, clean etc.

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By *urvyandCurious999Woman
over a year ago

Hiding from twats

My local spoons is great during the day, not so much in the evening.

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By *abKenMan
over a year ago

Dundalk

Whilst I agree with the sentiment, I think common sense should be used. I've worked in the pub trade for a long time and often see families come in for a bite to eat and one or other parent may have a couple of drinks.

If for example a football match was on and the kids were happy out watching it then I would have absolutely no issue with continuing to serve them.

It also depends on the age of the kids, volume of drink being consumed etc. To refuse them a 3rd drink is just too black and white for me but I absolutely don't condone parents who abuse alcohol around kids.

Not too many Wetherspoons over here in Ireland but I did enjoy them any time I visited them.

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

Just been for breaky ... it’s like a tin of ronseal, does what it says on the tin ... he’s cornered the market and agree with the level of booze whilst with kids and kick em out at 8 in the evening

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?"

Thought the two drink rule was common knowledge ?

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea


"To be honest.. 1 pint is too much in spoons my local is a *hole

Rather go independant pubs country pubs more atmosphere less fighting nicer home cooked food where you feet don't stick to floor

This, some excellent observations.

My local wetherspoons is fantastic. Clean, good service, very good menu and good prices.

Maybe we should all admit that it's the people who use the place. Not the place itself.

There's a lot of snobbery attached to W'spoons with people looking down on those that use them. I like it a lot. "

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

I think it is a sad state of affairs that parents have to be told they should stop drinking when they are with their kids

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it is a sad state of affairs that parents have to be told they should stop drinking when they are with their kids"
agreed and the holiday thing where parents can't educate their children themselves taking them to see the world outside of school holiday routine

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)


"I think it is a sad state of affairs that parents have to be told they should stop drinking when they are with their kids"

I agree.

Whilst many may see it as an erosion of their personal freedoms, this has been law for a very long time.

If people 'need' to drink with their kids around, they're free to do so at home.

The policy exists in pretty much every on site retailer for the comfort of all patrons. I worked in the industry for 20 years and have enacted those policies many times.

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

Cuz our culture is different than Europeans and that we can get punchy in drink I think it makes sense to have kids out of pubs by a certain time

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By *urvyandCurious999Woman
over a year ago

Hiding from twats


"I think it is a sad state of affairs that parents have to be told they should stop drinking when they are with their kidsagreed and the holiday thing where parents can't educate their children themselves taking them to see the world outside of school holiday routine "

My kids have been to the states during term time and my eldest spent a week SCUBA diving with me last June. The schools around here tend to be ok as long as you don't take the piss and the kids otherwise have good attendance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some time ago, I worked in a pub and there were regulars that would often bring thier children, it's not a healthy way for a child to grow up.

As great as this idea is, the fact is, if they want to drink and spoons won't serve them more, they will move onto the next pub, so ideally, this is something that should be done by all, not just one. "

Well they'll just keep moving to different pubs. Two drinks in everyone lol

Tbf, when I've been in and at different times, I've not seen many kids, if any at all - but I'm not in all the time. Can't afford it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a load of bloody snowflakes

When I was a kid before kids were even allowed into pubs....I'd be sitting in the pub garden from 12 to 3 and then 5.30 till 10 every Saturday and Sunday...this would be in all weathers.... all I'd have to keep me company was a packet of crisps and a bottle of cola with a straw....

Never did me any harm...and if my old man was too pissed...I'd sit on his lap and steer the car home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I see Wetherspoons now has a two-drink limit for customers who have kids with them. As opposed to the 10 pints needed for their customers to make the little bastards in the first place.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I prefer pubs that don't let kids in full stop.

Dogs? The more the merrier. Kids? Nope."

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

My local spoons hit the national press after a massive fight kicked off there last Easter.

Tells you everything you need to know about this area, and that's a rule that badly needs enforcing here.

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

I had a chat withe a friend the other day about the old 'spoons' and I actually think it's quite a positive place, but I would say it depends where you live.

Where I live in Devon and Cornwall we have small towns where different generations of a family can be on a night out, separately, however the local 'spoons' acts as neutral territory where families can bump into each other, have a laugh and a joke, some may eat (okay it's not the best but it is cheap and cheerful) and then go on their separate ways. The price point allows this, the pubs tend to be large and so the layout allows this.

With so many of our local pubs closing (before the spoons came along) it has reintroduced a little life into tired old towns and dare I say it, some relaxed social interaction between different generations. I know that this is not the same in some of the more urban parts of our country, but in mainly rural areas it actually feels like we are getting a tradition back. (the pub in my village in Devon was always full of different generations drinking together).

I think it's important to note that Wetherspoons are only enforcing the drink limit to comply with a law laid down in 1902 where it is illegal to be d*unk in charge of a child under the age of 7. In my local village pub, due to the close nature and small community, this didn't need to be explicitly stated as societal judgement would do this.

I actually applaud the introduction of this chain (and many would call me a snob), so I think fair play for not just trying to offload alcohol without a little bit of corporate responsibility

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)


"I had a chat withe a friend the other day about the old 'spoons' and I actually think it's quite a positive place, but I would say it depends where you live.

Where I live in Devon and Cornwall we have small towns where different generations of a family can be on a night out, separately, however the local 'spoons' acts as neutral territory where families can bump into each other, have a laugh and a joke, some may eat (okay it's not the best but it is cheap and cheerful) and then go on their separate ways. The price point allows this, the pubs tend to be large and so the layout allows this.

With so many of our local pubs closing (before the spoons came along) it has reintroduced a little life into tired old towns and dare I say it, some relaxed social interaction between different generations. I know that this is not the same in some of the more urban parts of our country, but in mainly rural areas it actually feels like we are getting a tradition back. (the pub in my village in Devon was always full of different generations drinking together).

I think it's important to note that Wetherspoons are only enforcing the drink limit to comply with a law laid down in 1902 where it is illegal to be d*unk in charge of a child under the age of 7. In my local village pub, due to the close nature and small community, this didn't need to be explicitly stated as societal judgement would do this.

I actually applaud the introduction of this chain (and many would call me a snob), so I think fair play for not just trying to offload alcohol without a little bit of corporate responsibility "

Well said.

As I pointed out above; it's a non story aimed at inflaming a 'nanny state' debate. In reality every retailer adheres to this law.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?"

Wont go to a Brexit pub

Seems they want to "dictate" how we live our lives

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"One of the greatest places on earth.

Apparently they are now limiting how much alcohol you can buy if you’re with your kids - two alcoholic drinks only.

Thoughts?

Wont go to a Brexit pub

Seems they want to "dictate" how we live our lives

"

Oh and they seem perfectly happy to serve

"Joe" a pint with his breakfast and help his alcoholic nature all day ?

Sounds like a stunt

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tend not to drink when I'm out with my children....for no other reason than I think it's important someone remains sober while in charge of children..... Don't get d*unk in the house either.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i wont drink in spoons out of principle...

the owner is a bit of a tit... and they don't pay their staff very well

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By *ooking4othersMan
over a year ago

Here ...

Many years ago my partner at the time and I had arranged to meet friends that we hadn't seen for a year in one of the Spoons, they were on route somewhere and we only had the afternoon to have a few beers and catch up.

We took our kids with us and his wife and our partners were driving .. all good so far.

We meet and have 2 rounds and we go to order a third with food all round and were refused. Even explaining that our partners were not drinking it was a no go.

We went to a different table and my partner ordered up meals and drinks for them and the kids ... no problem.

However, when my mate and I went to get some beers we were refused. We explained that we were no longer with the kids and that our partners were having food and then leaving they still refused to serve us.

Needless to say we cancelled the food and got our money back and went to the pub next door who were more than happy to sell us a further 6 beers each.

The guy who owned the pub next door said that he loved their Corporate policy as he could make common sense decisions on who was responsible or not.

He made a fortune from families who came in and returned each weekend for months. Couples recognised someone with sense and they also came in at night and with their mates when they were child free.

Lessons to be learned on how to be compliant with the law and not enforce policies to the letter.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"i wont drink in spoons out of principle...

the owner is a bit of a tit... and they don't pay their staff very well"

Not sure bar work is paid well anywhere

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

Personally I don't sit in pubs and get pissed with my children .. in the summer maybe, outdoors so they can play in a beer/play garden.

Or a pop n crisps stop on a walk.

I don't want to be told what to do AND I like the idea of discouraging hanging out in pubs with the kids while the adults have a sesh.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

Ooh what's the deal?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I actually think that's a good idea. I've been to pubs where kids are left to run riot while parents get d*unk. 2 drinks are plenty I wouldn't have d*unk more than that with my child present. If they want more they can get a baby sitter "

I couldn’t agree more

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Don't think adults should be getting hammered while looking after kids full stop.

But each to their own. I don't like the nanny state either

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar "

The 1980s are over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I heard this talked about on Jeremy vine yesterday. It was one landlord that took it upon themselves to put this rule in.

Spoons have said that they will allow people to drink sensibly and there's no actual limit.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over "

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion"

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men "

Aw man I’d love a bar with no men

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Aw man I’d love a bar with no men "

Sounds funny till the implications are intelligently thought through

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

Oh I forgot the

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion"

Gay bar maybe

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

I'd get the round in Jamie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't think adults should be getting hammered while looking after kids full stop.

But each to their own. I don't like the nanny state either"

In many US states, it's illegal to be d*unk in charge of minors - very strict penalties if caught. Is there not something similar in the UK?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men "

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too"

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Aw man I’d love a bar with no men

Sounds funny till the implications are intelligently thought through

"

What are the implications ?

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By *oppolocosTV/TS
over a year ago

inverurie

Will never go there after having to suffer seeing and hearing that lying oaf that is the main shareholder talk bollocks over Brexit.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption "

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche "

Ok

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Will never go there after having to suffer seeing and hearing that lying oaf that is the main shareholder talk bollocks over Brexit."

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

Ok"

Humans often reinvent the wheel.. why not let the old dinosaurs like me enjoy a man only club.. ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

Ok

Humans often reinvent the wheel.. why not let the old dinosaurs like me enjoy a man only club.. ?"

You can have your old man club buddy, when I’m prime minister I’ll get one up and running just for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lol some of you asking if it's 2 drinks per kid.. so the more kids you bring, the more hammered you can get?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a Spoons burger and a pint . Me and one of my single female friends went last night for a bite to eat before hitting a swingers club in Leeds

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Will never go there after having to suffer seeing and hearing that lying oaf that is the main shareholder talk bollocks over Brexit."

I don't think his business particularly relies on European imports or exports to be fair. His beers are mainly produced in the UK using British ingredients.. to be fair he has brought life back to many old disused city centre buildings.. I think he spoke as he saw it and he is entitled to his opinion as you are too

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

Ok

Humans often reinvent the wheel.. why not let the old dinosaurs like me enjoy a man only club.. ?

You can have your old man club buddy, when I’m prime minister I’ll get one up and running just for you "

Thank you.. and on Saturday nights you are welcome into the lounge...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

Ok

Humans often reinvent the wheel.. why not let the old dinosaurs like me enjoy a man only club.. ?

You can have your old man club buddy, when I’m prime minister I’ll get one up and running just for you

Thank you.. and on Saturday nights you are welcome into the lounge... "

Yay!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

Ok

Humans often reinvent the wheel.. why not let the old dinosaurs like me enjoy a man only club.. ?"

Quote where I did not agree ,that men I want to avoid like you should be hidden in a men only club

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I have been in many of their pubs. I like the fact that there is no music or pool tables. Would prefer if he got rid of the fruit machines too. Some are very good and some not so good. I actually prefer pubs that are not dog friendly and won't eat in pubs where dogs are allowed behind the bar or in the kitchen. I used to enjoy my old working man's club where women were not allowed in except on a Saturday and that was in the lounge bar only and not the saloon bar

The 1980s are over

I am all for women only bars too.. and mixed bars and bars where you can smoke if you want to. But there should be a place for men only, women only, and mixed. And before anyone mentions no gypsies or Irish. I am only talking about the sexes not race or religion

I have zero idea why any man would want a place where women are not allowed

Personally a Male only environment would be a repellant

My only thought is

Men only establishments should be permitted so right thinking men and women could avoid and be separated from backward thinking men

Perfect solution..

Nobody should force anybody to go there...

I remember talking about pigeon racing over a pint and it was great.. perhaps it's forward thinking.. womem may enjoy women only spaces too

Yes they do. Sometimes you just want a night out with only the girls, and no male interruption

That's why my forward thinking lady friends and I went to non straight clubs

I cannot imagine all girls in a girl only place are pleasant to spend time with just as not all humans defined as men are abhorrent stereotypes

Again all I see is simplistic poor reasoning stereotyping and cliche

Ok

Humans often reinvent the wheel.. why not let the old dinosaurs like me enjoy a man only club.. ?

Quote where I did not agree ,that men I want to avoid like you should be hidden in a men only club "

Thank you sir. I think we are agreeing.. or at least agreeing to disagree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This story has been kind of misreported and been twisted into some form of 'nanny state' piece.

In reality it has been a law for a very long time that it is both illegal to be d*unk in charge of children and to be d*unk on licensed premises.

Most pubs have a policy on adults with children, all the pub in question did is put the policy up in writing.

It's not a new thing nor any different from any other licensed establishment. "

Are you CID? You always come accross that way.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)


"This story has been kind of misreported and been twisted into some form of 'nanny state' piece.

In reality it has been a law for a very long time that it is both illegal to be d*unk in charge of children and to be d*unk on licensed premises.

Most pubs have a policy on adults with children, all the pub in question did is put the policy up in writing.

It's not a new thing nor any different from any other licensed establishment.

Are you CID? You always come accross that way. "

I'm not going to say how you always come across.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"This story has been kind of misreported and been twisted into some form of 'nanny state' piece.

In reality it has been a law for a very long time that it is both illegal to be d*unk in charge of children and to be d*unk on licensed premises.

Most pubs have a policy on adults with children, all the pub in question did is put the policy up in writing.

It's not a new thing nor any different from any other licensed establishment.

Are you CID? You always come accross that way.

I'm not going to say how you always come across.

"

Bromance

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract


"This story has been kind of misreported and been twisted into some form of 'nanny state' piece.

In reality it has been a law for a very long time that it is both illegal to be d*unk in charge of children and to be d*unk on licensed premises.

Most pubs have a policy on adults with children, all the pub in question did is put the policy up in writing.

It's not a new thing nor any different from any other licensed establishment.

Are you CID? You always come accross that way.

I'm not going to say how you always come across.

Bromance "

My son and daughter are coppers, what’s wrong with that? It’s a job like all others. You get burgled who do you call? Them. You got no power in your house, who do you call? Me.

It really is that simple

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull


"I think it is a sad state of affairs that parents have to be told they should stop drinking when they are with their kids"

Sadly, it's a sign of the times. I've worked in Hotels and Licensing for over 40 years and over these decades I have witnessed a sea change in attitudes.

Nowadays, it's almost the done thing to drag the kids along to whatever pub, restaurant or similar place, and allow the kids to run riot and treat the place like a playground!

There's little or no control by the parents, let alone the simple concept of respect for other customers etc who usually want a meal or drink in peace.

Plus, there are the dangers of staff having to avoid boisterous kids, whilst carrying plates of food, or drinks. If an accident occurs, the parents are more often on the defence of their little "darlings" and heap retribution on the poor and usually blameless staff.

Add in alcohol to the parents, and the whole idea of being in control of themselves, let alone their awful badly behaved offspring, goes totally out of the window.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

The kids have not changed. Sadly pubs have. A pub is not a restaurant to get around licencing laws. Pubs are for adults. End of. Ban all kids.

Not keen on dogs in pubs either.

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By *ydrewMan
over a year ago

matlock

I think two alcoholic drinks for kids is probably enough

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By *leasure4leisureMan
over a year ago

south


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

Would love to take you x.

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By *rjimMan
over a year ago

nr bristol

Tim Martin...brilliant.

Saved many fantastic buildings.

Tries to keep prices down.

Bats for GREAT BRITAIN !

Staff are great in our local branch.

I don't want to see your snotty nosed kids running around.

Or your farting dogs under my feet.

It's a pub...not a F**** nursery in a zoo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Valentine’s Day they have a deal on. Any takers? I’m not a bad date "

*jumps at the chance*

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By *aynek80Man
over a year ago

Wirral

I don't have kids but as from Liverpool you could easily go to 5 spoons and have 2 in each

Hard to control that mind, even go out give it 30 mins come back in, get served by a different member of staff!

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By *rjimMan
over a year ago

nr bristol


"i wont drink in spoons out of principle...

the owner is a bit of a tit... and they don't pay their staff very well"

Yea, terrible guy and business.

Each week, Martin invites around 20 Wetherspoons managers to a meeting in Watford to discuss ideas for improving the business that are 'from the shop floor, rather than the board'.

He also visits around 15 Wetherspoons pubs each week – he spent Christmas Day at two of his Devon pubs – and incentivises staff by paying out half the company's post-tax profits as a monthly bonus. Last year, his 40,000 employees split a bonus pot of around £50million.

He has also handed free shares in the company to around 10,000 staff since he founded Wetherspoons 41 years ago, and pays pub staff on average ten per cent more than the minimum wage.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"i wont drink in spoons out of principle...

the owner is a bit of a tit... and they don't pay their staff very well

Yea, terrible guy and business.

Each week, Martin invites around 20 Wetherspoons managers to a meeting in Watford to discuss ideas for improving the business that are 'from the shop floor, rather than the board'.

He also visits around 15 Wetherspoons pubs each week – he spent Christmas Day at two of his Devon pubs – and incentivises staff by paying out half the company's post-tax profits as a monthly bonus. Last year, his 40,000 employees split a bonus pot of around £50million.

He has also handed free shares in the company to around 10,000 staff since he founded Wetherspoons 41 years ago, and pays pub staff on average ten per cent more than the minimum wage.

"

Shocking

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