Hot Bird in Clinton Hill Bans Kids
Banning kids in bars — it’s not just for Park Slope any more. Hot Bird in Clinton Hill, a staple for the stroller set because of its outdoor space, has nixed children altogether and posted a sign that says “Children are not allowed,” said The New York Post. “Kids shouldn’t be running around where people…
Banning kids in bars — it’s not just for Park Slope any more. Hot Bird in Clinton Hill, a staple for the stroller set because of its outdoor space, has nixed children altogether and posted a sign that says “Children are not allowed,” said The New York Post.
“Kids shouldn’t be running around where people are trying to drink and hook up,” the paper quoted one patron, Sophia Black, 27, as saying. The bar made the move after being “swamped” by families, said the Post. “There was a time when there were too many people bringing small children here,” said a bartender. “It became an issue. So we put up the sign.”
Is it just us or does it seem like more neighborhoods have Park Slope levels of children and strollers lately?
Brooklyn Pub Bans Kids After Being Swamped by Families [NY Post]
Good win for Hot Bird and fun-loving adults without children or responsibilities everywhere.
Don’t agree with the negative comments about Hot Bird bartenders. Never had an issue. Relatively polite, attentive, no attitude.
Why are children allowed in ANY bar? Restaurants, sure, but bars?
I like Hot Bird. My wife and I were there every Friday after work, and held various birthday parties and meetups there. Then we had a kid. We still hit bars Fri and Sat, usually from 4-6 or so. It’s a shame we can’t go to HB any more. I completely agree that after 7pm kids should be out, but before that, come on. In Europe, it’s completely different.
The only negative thing about Hot Bird is the music. They have a no hip-hop, soul, or related music rule.
hey guys – how about for the next Bstoner gathering, you meet at the Bierhalle on St. Mark’s b/w 4th and 5th? It’s huge, has good German food and near all types of transportation.
Dumb response. You just don’t get it. There is no health reason for barring children from bars–unless you’re going to hold a funnel to their throats and force them to chug.
The ban isn’t on adults with children. The ban is on children themselves – and technically you can make a health/safety argument for that as well. You can always hire a babysitter.
guilty as charged.
seriously – 8 dollar pints and loads of ‘tude? this ain’t bushwick.
loads
lolzzz
this comment shows, as always, you have no idea what you’re talking about.