JD Wetherspoon pubs - who the hell do these people think they are?

In an amazing story from the BBC, JD Wetherspoon, the popular pub chain have made an absolutely amazing statement. They will no longer server people who visit their pubs with children more than 2 alcoholic drinks and don't think you'll get away with switching to soft drinks or coffee after that, you still won't be welcome. Apparently this is because their pubs lack play facilities and they don't want parents staying too long although one member of staff said it was to avoid child cruelty.


When I read this I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. I often visit with my son who's 9 and is perfectly able to be entertained by either adult company or that of other children who might be there. I can understand that nobody really wants to see parents getting drunk when they're with their kids, but lets face it, 99% of parents are responsible. They love their kids and are happy to take them out for some food in a pub. One of the reasons I visit Wetherspoons is because of their responsible attitude and pleasant atmosphere in their pubs. They don't tolerate drunks and provide relatively good quality food. I wonder who will be tolerated in their pubs soon?

Well guess what, I live with a perfectly good over-bearing, nanny-state created by our wonderful Government and don't need any more crap from the likes of a pub chain. JD, you've just lost my business and that of many of my friends. You will probably lose a lot more before you reverse this ridiculous rule. I always thought you were a family pub? If anybody wants me I'll be sitting in my local park with my son and a bottle of Jack Frost extra strength cider; anyone care to join me?