lastpubrunner Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi All, I'm up in Shetland in July - can't wait ! I was just wondering, can anyone tell me which pubs might or might not allow me to go in with my 12 year old son ? (afternoon or evening). As the holder of a Personal Licence and having had a family-owned pub in Shropshire for 27 years, I realise that not all pubs make children welcome . . . as we used to do. My personal view (based on experience) is that there would be little harm to his well-being, if he were (for example) to hear live music and experience the convivial atmosphere of the Lounge Bar . . . . . . . of course, the Landlord/Landlady and/or other customers might not see it that way, and might consider it to be the equivalent of selling his soul to the devil. Can anyone recommend anywhere where we could go in the evenings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiodylb17 Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) There is a cinema and music venue called Mareel that I think allows children in thier bar area. I would imagine most of the pubs would not allow a child in unless it was somewhere they could eat like a hotel bar, bistro etc Edited June 1, 2016 by tiodylb17 lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 I did take a child of that sort of age into the Springers Bar in Baltasound a couple of years ago without problems but sadly most Shetland pubs are not exactly child friendly.. lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogling Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 My mum used to be a Licensee until about 5 years ago and I'm sure she said the law {maybe just in Scotland?} statedthat children were not allowed into a place where they could see a bar and drinks being served. It's maybe not the same now? lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmie Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) In Scotland you can go into a pub once you are 14, if you meet the following conditions. a) you are accompanied by a responsible adult.b )do not attempt to buy or consume alcoholc) the landlord does not object. Edited June 1, 2016 by Rasmie lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 My understanding is that children are only allowed into pubs that sell food and only if they are part of a company that is having a meal. The only exception I am aware of is the Lounge where they can come in if they are playing an instrument. lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern lights Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) I remember going into the pub in voe at the age of 13, by myself and buying a pint of larger. They actually served it to me too!! I drank it, though I thought it tasted like crap. I think the barman was trying to teach me a lesson and I was too stubborn not to look foolish by not drinking it. Granted this was like 25 years ago. Edited June 2, 2016 by Northern lights lastpubrunner and Frances144 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peerieivan Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Wid think you'd be ok in the mid brae inn, which is in Brae obviously!! Excellent grub served there too and very friendly folk, highly recommend them lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpubrunner Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 In Scotland you can go into a pub once you are 14, if you meet the following conditions. a) you are accompanied by a responsible adult.b )do not attempt to buy or consume alcoholc) the landlord does not object. I'm aware of the legal constraints, but I was just wondering how 'fluid' the interpretation might be. In our pub, I remember when one couple (regulars) brought in their daughter at one day old. She visited the pub with her parents, at least once a month for nearly twenty years. We (ahem) turned a blind eye to the law and the Police never, ever bothered us, 'cos we kept a very orderly house - e.g., we were very strict about no swearing - and especially in front of children. We noticed that all those children who came in at a very young age, turned out to be very nice, well-rounded and mature adults; when they were legally old enough to drink, it wasn't much of a big deal - they couldn't understand what the fuss was about and didn't feel the need to get blind drunk. I guess that I was just hoping, that some landlords might not object to a very well-behaved child, though of course, I'm not familiar with how judicious the Police are up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpubrunner Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Wid think you'd be ok in the mid brae inn, which is in Brae obviously!! Excellent grub served there too and very friendly folk, highly recommend them Cheers for that suggestion - we'll certainly give it a try ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpubrunner Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) It seems rather ironic that I've asked this question . . . . . . . I see that the new landlady of a pub very close to where I live in Shropshire, is actually from Shetland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PzpuKKaN5c http://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/2016/03/09/pairs-community-plan-for-oswestry-pub/ http://baileyhead.co.uk/2016/03/03/oswestry-mayor-to-open-community-pub-run-by-real-ale-champions/ The landlady's name is Grace Goodlad - does anyone know her ? I wonder what part of Shetland she is from - my Grandmother was quite friendly with some Goodlads on Burra Isle. Apparently, Grace went to University in Canterbury and has since stayed in England; I'll certainly be paying her pub a visit soon ! Edited June 3, 2016 by lastpubrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Most Goodlads came from Burra or were related to the Burra ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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