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As part of the Mumsnet Family Friendly Programme we'd love to know what you think makes a family friendly pub and to name any pubs in your local area which you believe have a great family friendly environment.

Here's what Carrie Longton, co-founder of Mumsnet says "we all know you can have a great family time in your local - but also that it can often be disappointing. We'd love to know what's good and not so good in your local pub - or even about one you discovered on holiday!"

So how do you think pubs could be more family friendly? Should they include a nutritious family friendly menu? Maybe there should be adequate baby changing facilities in the bathrooms? Perhaps slot machines should be replaced with a toy chest for younger children? How about older children - how would you like to see them catered for in pubs? What about customer service - how important is this? Would well-insulated outdoor areas do it for you? What do you NOT want to see?

We'd also love to hear what local pubs you think have a really good family friendly environment. Please state their name, and location (town or village) where they're situated.

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Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

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A friendly smile when you walk in, good food which you don't have to wait too long for and clean. Job done.

Just having a bit of space for kids to run about and plastic beakers for drinks - always amazes me how many places don't think about basics.

Good childrens menu and staff that make an effort with the kids.

Definitely the food and the ambience - maybe a kids corner with TV and bright colours on the walls etc. I always like it when I find a menu that has quirky names for the kids dishes - shows the thought they've put in :)

a soft play area. somewhere the children can go burn off some energy, while mum and dad can enjoy their meal.

there is pub round the corner from us that has a ball pit inside for the children to play in plus a games room but outside is a playpark which is fenced all round and in the nicer weather a bouncy castle is erected
The food is wonderful for adults and children and plenty to choose from and it is not an arm and a leg to buy soft drinks

Soundproof walls so that the little dears don't spoil other people's enjoyment of their meals ;-)

Lots of good ideas for younger children but older ones more difficult. Maybe the pub could have it's own apps or games for their tablets/phones as they seem to spend most of their time using them!

Agree with others on child sized portions of adult meals - a well known Italian chain of family friendly restaurants do this and for that reason we visit very frequently. We also find that places that provide entertainment at the table (things like colouring pages/puzzle pages) are excellent at keeping boredom at bay until food arrives.

good atmosphere

Things that are geared towards your kids, as in food or a play area. A special seating area a must so as not to disturb others.