To book my own birthday where I want it?

[BirthdayWhereIWantorNot]

Have a big birthday later this year.

I really want to go to a certain restaurant. They don’t allow children under a certain age, my own DD is over that age so can come with me.

Two of the invitees have children under that age, ones a single parent so will probably not come. Another is married and has family support but isn’t ready to leave their DC yet.

I have accepted that they probably won’t come but they’re also likely to be hurt that they aren’t able to come.

So WWYD? Book it or book somewhere else that I want to go to less just so they can bring their children?

For added context a mutual friend whose also invited is getting married after my birthday and we’re all in the wedding party so it could make things awkward.

@Laiste

Ah. I'd do the nice restaurant with your family and have a kiddy get together at pizza hut one weekend with the others. Or something. Let them blow out some candles for you there :)

This seems like a good compromise, and budget friendly too. Even cheaper, do the second friends event at home with bubbly and afternoon tea.

If you really want to go to that restaurant but don’t think your grinds will come, just go with DD.