With public houses increasingly restricting or banning children, we asked for your thoughts on adult-only pubs
A growing number of pubs in the UK are restricting or banning children, citing safety concerns, changing atmospheres and lost trade. We asked people their thoughts on adult-only pubs.
Many who contacted us supported child-free pubs, believing adult-only spaces were important, but a good proportion said they would change their mind if children were “properly supervised by parents”.
Others were adamant that pubs should be open to everyone. Here are some of the responses.
Sean, 58, says he “loved everything about fatherhood when the kids were little”, but also “relished” time with adult company in pubs.
