‘We don’t want children annoying our diners’, says Suffolk pub

The post proved controversial among pub-going families in the area, prompting some to consider cancelling reservations.

Jade Hawkins, 27, who lives nearby and has two children, including a disabled daughter, said her “biggest gripe” with the post was how it had been “disgustingly worded”, adding it was “aggressive and rude”.

“Quite frankly I believe it will impact their business because every parent will have to decide if they think their child would fit the description of being ‘well-behaved’ enough for their establishment,” she said.

“As a parent myself I agree it would be lovely to have somewhere to go without small children but they have drawn attention to themselves and not in a good way.

“Who are they to say what children are good enough and what children aren’t? Children are children at the end of the day.”