[unsubscribed], at 10:06am 28th Jul 2008, wrote:

Yes. Do you also find that the childrens food is also far too hot for them to eat? So when their food is brought out (sometimes at the same time as your own) they can't eat it for about 10 minutes until it has cooled. This annoys me even more when mine comes out cold.

Maverell, at 3:23pm 28th Jul 2008, wrote:

I think you need to find a better restaurant Natalie. I appreciate you find it hard to find one, but Brewers Fayre is just a mass market place - I for one would not be seen dead in one ! You cannot expect much there.

There must be more choice, or are you just looking for a cheap place ? You will not get much for your kids for £2.99 !

[unsubscribed], at 10:18am 29th Jul 2008, wrote:

Some of us enjoy eating out but cannot afford much more than that. Should we suffer from bad service because of it?

Gemma, at 11:14am 31st Jul 2008, wrote:

I don't think it matters how much you pay for your food, we go to ''cheap and cheerful'' and ''posh nosh'' resturants with our Daughter and always suffer from the same problems, there is far too little choice and when her meal finally comes out (ages after ours) it's always far too hot and she ends up picking at my food instead!

Maverell, at 12:48pm 31st Jul 2008, wrote:

Ok - how about this for an idea !! :) Do not buy your daughter a kids meal, buy her an adults meal, and put half onto your plate ! Ok mabe you get too much but at least your daughter will be happy :)

Alice Hilton, at 4:29pm 31st Jul 2008, wrote:

Pizza express is best for kids. Always has been.

Donna Parkes, at 7:07pm 31st Jul 2008, wrote:

Try Medeterranean restaurants like la Tasca or Italian restaurants - you can order kids food, or just a starter for them. They tend to expect children there and love them, so they accomodate them much better.

sonny sambucharan, at 10:01pm 31st Jul 2008, wrote:

Sonny Sam at 21.46 on 31/07/08. wrote;

Dear Natalie,

I don't know your area of residence, but if ever

you come around with the children to Enfield area,Enfield Highway. there is a very pleasant family Pub called The Black Horse. You would get lovely meals to fill you up to your throat.For £10.00 a small family can have enjoyable filling meals. I must say that drinks are very expensive. the cheapest pint is £2.70.

mandy, at 9:19am 1st Aug 2008, wrote:

Recently open near me is a marstons,known as the willow tree, with a play area outside for children, its great ,but whats inside when the weathers is not to good,or for those whom prefer to sit indoors for whatever reasons,?NOTHING.Yet they do childrens meals, i do feel it is meant to be a family pub,and the food is fine,but more could be done inside to accomadate familys. A small childrens play area would be great, or maybe for older children, they could have puzzle sheets,so children will have something to do,before a meal or after a meal,if the adults want to sit and chat. SO COME ON MARSTONS GET A PLAYAREA INDOORS AS WELL.

theservicecoach, at 5:22pm 1st Aug 2008, wrote:

Well you get what you pay for - sadly these establishments don’t think that those children of yours will one day be their future customers - I have found a website that says it lists child friendly restaurants - www.childfriendly.co.uk/family-restaurants - give it a go, however, if I take my daughter out I expect good food, good service, however, I also expect to pay for that privilege too!

Good luck -let us know if the website was useful!

penny webster-brown, at 5:36pm 1st Aug 2008, wrote:

You can always provide play materials for your own children. These are restaurants, not creches! We always carried a play box in the car, with crayons, paper, puzzle books etc. And yes, Italian restaurants are great for kids. Also, sharing your own meal with your child. You might also notice that restaurants in Europe don't have play areas for children; it's not necessary as the children have been taught how to behave when they're out and expect to sit at the table with the adults.

Natalie Thornton, at 11:43pm 3rd Aug 2008, wrote:

Thanks for all the responses!

This is my response to some of the comments

We do also go to other places and always entertain our children with toys or just chatting together about our days! When we do go to Brewers Fayre or similar restraunt/ pubs we always eat our meal together and then all go into the play area! I never treat it like a creche!

My children know how to behave when we go out because we have been taking them from being babies, as I myself was taken out whilst growing up.

I understand about the Europe culture and find that when we eat in Italian/ or Spanish restaurants they are always very family friendly, its the English establishments that are not accomadating!

I also see no problem in going to places with play areas, children after all they learn alot through play and not sitting at a table fingers on lips!

Sometimes its just nice to sit back relax and everybody be happy but I dont think we should have to compromise on quality and customer service, and if this is reflected in the price then I certainly have no problems with paying more

mandy, at 12:22am 6th Aug 2008, wrote:

My children to know how to behave,but like alot of children they can all sumtimes get a bit fed up, no matter how well they are brought up, my children use their manners, and know how to behave, but like i said they can get fed up, i dont see restraunents as creches ,but i see family ones to accomadate familys,thats their aim isnt it,but still they sometimes fail to aquire,this .

ANNA, at 11:31am 21st Aug 2008, wrote:

Recently opened near us is a new restaurant called TAYBARNS recently known as brewers fayre.We found it fantastic for the kids.The only down side their is no play area .The price is 5.95 for adults and 4.50 for kids. You can eat as much as you want.That includes starters .mains.puddings.and ice cream machine.The choice of food is everything from salads,kebabs, chicken,chinese,carvery,pizzas,burgers,chips, fish,etc it was excellent value for money.there was fifteen of us went for my daughters tenth birthday.oh and i forgot the kids get unlimited pop from the pop machine. If you can find this restaurant near you then you must try it.Also we wasnt rushed out of our seats which u find at sum restaurants that happens.

Natalie Thornton, at 9:58pm 25th Aug 2008, wrote:

Sounds like a good place! With a great selection! Heres hoping one opens near me soonxxxx

Hayleigh, at 4:22pm 2nd Nov 2008, wrote:

i constantly complain about adults food being brought out before childrens food. i feel this is common sence but restaurants dont seem to have this. also the kids menu seems to consit of chips sausage fish fingers burger and nuggets not much thought in it. my son prefers meat and veg. This causes problems when out. if i ask for meat and veg on a kids size i still get charged adult prices!!!!! But i have found a restaurant that has better choice and good prices which is the paul pry in eterborough my kids love it.

ghostfinch, at 11:04pm 3rd Nov 2008, wrote:

There really should be special pubs and restaurants then it would mean that adults can have a nice meal and a drink without screaming misbehaved kids running around as if its a playground whilst their parents dont even bat an eye. Its really annoying!!!

ANNA, at 12:17pm 4th Nov 2008, wrote:

OBVIOUSLY YOU HAVE NOT GOT KIDS.IN THIS DAY AND AGE IF IT WAS FOR FAMILYS GOING OUT FOR MEALS THERE WOULDNT BE MANY RESTAURANTS AND PUBS LEFT OPEN?

your mum, at 1:53am 27th Dec 2008, wrote:

unbelievable! i am a child and i am supremely well behaved at all eating establishments. how very dare you.

ANNA, at 12:33pm 4th Jan 2009, wrote:

HI HOLLY I WASNT REFERING THAT CHILDREN MISBEHAVE,MY TWO CHILDREN ARE VERY WELL BEHAVED AS YOU ARE .I WAS REFERING TO 3RD OF NOVEMBER PERSON . THANKS

lauren buckley, at 12:12pm 20th Jan 2009, wrote:

I recently went to a pub restaurant with my partner her parents and 4 year old nephew and have regretted it ever since. What once had an excellent reputation is now appalling from start to finish. All five meals were burnt and the kid’s meal was so appalling he filled up on the free salad bar instead! The waitress had little time for our order despite the place being nearly empty. I can only imagine what she was getting up to between orders.

For what came to £65 before drinks, we left rather disgusted.

ANNA, at 8:47am 21st Jan 2009, wrote:

i would put a complaint in you can get most rtestaurants on line now,they will soon appologise and possibly send you some vouchers to try again,we dine out alot and we have had situations like that,and i have found that if you be honest with them they do reward you back.Their is a new frankie and bennys opened near us,we have been three times and have not paid for a meal yet because it has been appauling,we do go back to the restaurant because we think it is value for money,(when we pay).......

lisa stevenson, at 4:24pm 8th Feb 2009, wrote:

take kids macdonalds its safer lol

marie padgett, at 6:29pm 12th Feb 2009, wrote:

I went to one last week. The food was nice and hot but it's not a place I recomend if you want a peacefull meal with no kids screaming, shouting and running around. I sat in a corner away from the families but could still hear all the noise as their parents were just letting them run around- there's a play area for them with amusements and tables at the one we went to, but they didn't stay in there. I didn't realise it was like that or I wouldn't have gone.I don't mind families- but I hate it when the kids are shouting and running around all over the place.

sharon, at 12:47pm 9th Apr 2009, wrote:

HI IM SHARON AND A MUM TO 3 SMALL CHILDREN.

TWINS AGED 5 AND THE OTHER AGED 3

AS YOU CAN IMAGINE ITS NOT EASY LOOKING AFTER THEM ALL ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OUT

FOR LUNCH / DINNER/ OR EVEN FINDING SOMEWHERE

THAT CATER FOR SMALL ENEGETIC FUN LOVING CUBS

YES YOU.VE GUEST WE LIKE TO RELAX AND UNWIND

BUT PEOPLE HAVE SO MANY DIFFRENT IDEAS ON

WHAT SMALL CHILDREN SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT DO

I LIKE GOOD MANNERS AND WELL BEHAVED KIDS JUST LIKE THE NEXT PERSON DOES .

WE GET STARTLED STEARS ALMOST LIKE OOOH NO THESE KIDS ARE GONNA SPOIL OUR PEACE AND QUIET . WHEN WE HAVE BEEN SAT WAITING FOR OUR MEAL OUR CUBS ARE HAPPELY TALKING TO EACH OTHER MAYBE PLAYING EYESPY OR COLOURING IN PICTURES NO BAD MANNERS IN SIGHT .

THE STAFF ARE ALWAYS NICE AND COMMENT ON ARE KIDS BEEN WELL BEHAVED .

WE SHOULD ALL BE ABLE TO GO OUT AND ENJOY OUR FAMILYS COMPANY. AND NOT JUST EXSPECT ALL FAMILYS WITH KIDS TO MISBEHAVE BECAUSE THEY ARE LOTS OF FAMILYS WITH WELBEHAVED KIDS OUT THERE .