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A pub in St Albans, Herts, stirs controversy by banning kids but welcoming dogs. The sign outside reads, "Dog friendly, child free," sparking mixed reactions among patrons. While some support the decision, others express outrage over prioritizing dogs over children. The Lower Red Lion declined to comment on the matter.
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Pub divides opinion by banning kids but allowing dogs

Joseph Vaughan
Last updated: April 17, 2024 2:08 pm
Joseph Vaughan Published April 17, 2024
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Kyle posing with the sign outside the Lower Red Lion pub in St Albans. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A pub has sparked anger by banning kids but allowing dogs.

The Lower Red Lion put up a sign outside detailing the rules.

It states: “Dog friendly, child free.”

One customer – named Kyle – spotted it.

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He posed next to it in St Albans, Herts and joked: “Found my new local.”

Drinkers were split 50/50.

Some believed that kids shouldn’t be in pubs when adults are trying to relax.

Others were disgusted by dogs having priority over their children.

Jamil Baptiste Berglund said: “Where is this heaven on earth type place?”

Social media comment on the post of A pub in St Albans, Herts, stirs controversy by banning kids but welcoming dogs. The sign outside reads, "Dog friendly, child free," sparking mixed reactions among patrons. While some support the decision, others express outrage over prioritizing dogs over children. The Lower Red Lion declined to comment on the matter.
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Daniel Burchell stated: “I have a three-year-old son and a nine year old dog.

“I completely agree with this.”

Shannon added: “I need to go here.”

But Emily Santanberg questioned: “Why would you allow dogs in and not children?”

Jerod Frank stated: “I don’t say this often but I genuinely hope they go out of business.”

Social media comment on the post of A pub in St Albans, Herts, stirs controversy by banning kids but welcoming dogs. The sign outside reads, "Dog friendly, child free," sparking mixed reactions among patrons. While some support the decision, others express outrage over prioritizing dogs over children. The Lower Red Lion declined to comment on the matter.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Richard Dugan-Starr said: “For the average person to think this is normal is morally disgusting.”

The Lower Red Lion declined to comment.

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