Not a fan of kids in pubs either: two years ago two sweet little boys (probably 5 or 6) were playing in the middle of the pub we were in while the parents were having a drink with friends. For a strange reason, but as kids do, one of them decided to take one shoe from the other and to swing the shoe by the laces in an helicopter fashion. Said shoe ended up flying to our table and took all the glasses on the table with much spillage and broken glass ensuing. The parents were eventually found and appologised and left the pub very embarrassed. The drinks had already been replaced by the landlords. Since then I don't really feel confident with kids running around pubs. If they are sat at a table and quiet then great but if they are not we usual leave the pub and take our business elsewhere. A pub is not a play area. However if the kids are there to have a meal with the parents and well behaved I can see reason but in my experience kids get bored in pub (when not allowed to run around) and trouble or tantrums usual follow.