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Mother Rebuts Jan Leeming Over Noisy Child at The Pig as Hotel Stands by All-Ages Policy

The Pig maintains an all-ages welcome policy, turning the complaint into a wider debate over children in higher-end restaurants.

Overview

  • Alex Edwards, 35, said her family was unfairly targeted by Leeming’s posts and insisted her children are well behaved.
  • Edwards said they booked at about 3:30 pm for a quieter sitting to celebrate her husband’s 35th, attended with children aged six, four and one, and took the kids’ menu as a sign that families are welcome.
  • Leeming wrote that a “screaming” child wandered the room, claimed staff “played with it,” and said she was treated as at fault when she raised the issue while paying.
  • A spokesperson for The Pig said everyone is welcome at the Bridge Place venue and that staff work to look after guests of all ages.
  • Reaction to Leeming’s account has fueled discussion about expectations for parents, staff intervention, and the suitability of young children in upmarket dining rooms.