Craft breweries outrage parents by BANNING children...as owners reveal families' most entitled behavior

Daily Mail UK ^ | July 19, 2025 | Jenson Bird

[Morgana]

In many communities across the US, breweries have become a sort of a 'third-space' for locals and their families.

The current status quo is the natural progression of the craft beer craze of the 2010s, as many of its enthusiasts age into parenthood.

And while many breweries continue to welcome children, a growing number say they have been forced to ban kids due to their rowdy behavior.

The decision has sparked outrage among busy parents, who say child-friendly policies allow them to continue to enjoy some of the same activities as during their kid-free days.

But owners say their breweries have become chaotic spaces, with waiters forced to become babysitters and safety a bigger concern than it was ever supposed to be.

As a result, many have decided to limit when and where children can visit their establishments and sometimes if they can visit them at all.

Forest City Brewery in Cleveland, Ohio has decided to ban children under the age of 16 altogether, prompting an outcry from some of its patrons.

The founder, Jay Demagall, told the New York Times that egregious behavior motivated the decision, detailing some of the worst examples.

[Jeff Chandler]

Our middle child was out wild child, but she settled down at around 13. Now she’s married and has given us five grandchildren.

[Cowgirl of Justice]

Oh, no we did it for a few years until we started going to camp and having other school activities!

[ChildOfThe60s]

Nice

[Svartalfiar]

I'd start by asking you all "who brings a kid to a bar but I already know the answer to that.

Who doesn't? I'll swing by my favorite place every so often, and the kids like it too. Fries are delicious, both regular bartenders love making a "fancy" root beer for the kiddos, waitresses love flirting with a deep-blue-eyed little kid. Kids also love the fountain, ring toss, and lakeside views!