Brian does raise a valid point. One again no one is allowed to say that some parents do let their children race around the cafe like it's a playground. I stopped going there after a few near misses after kids ran into my legs and nearly tripped me up while I was carrying trays of hot drinks. No apologies from the parents and no attempt to control their children. Had I dropped the tray on them I would've been pilloried and run out of town. This isn't an excuse to have a go at FH parents - I just think it's fair to let people make their observations.
You're right about one thing - the Horniman Cafe staff are incredibly tolerant.