The Fishermans Return, Winterton on Sea

we booked b&b at this pub explaining that we had a small baby, this was said to be no problem, on arrival we were told that the baby was not allowed in the main bar, but we could take her anywhere else in the pub. We went into the other bar and had a drink. We later asked the young barman if we could book dinner and were told that the didn't reserve tables for anyone, even residents, he doubted that there would be a table as they were always busy! We returned at 6.30pm and there was plenty of room so asked if we could order food and were told that the baby who was asleep in her carry chair was not allowed. we could use a miserable backroom or the childrensroom (a barn at the back)which had youngsters noisily playing pool in it, on returning through the bar I was attacked a very nearly bitten by a dog, which was later stretched out on the furniture, two other dogs were also present. The youngsters from the childrens room 10/12yrs were eating in the bar. So it would seem that unless you are known or have dogs,you are not welcome with children. Ps. we found the staff unhelpfel,except for a very nice middle aged lady who served us breakfast.

17 May 2007 15:06