A pub in Yorkshire has faced a huge backlash after banning children, muddy boots and iPhones from its premises, as some have labelled the rules "oppressive."
The Boot & Shoe Inn in Tockwith has gone viral on social media channels after unveiling its list of eight rules which have been stuck to the front window of the pub.
Dogs, children, muddy boots, iPhones, laptops and swearing are all currently on the no-go list in the boozer which has left some punters unhappy.
Since posting their rules on social media, some have argued the pub is turning away business.
The pub is owned by the Samuel Smith Brewery which is known for its zero tolerance on electronic devices being used at its pubs.
Some feel the ban on children - which is only in place temporarily - is archaic and one rule too far, YorkshireLive reports.
One of the requests that has left pub-goers particularly frustrated is the banning of electronic items such as mobile phones and iPads.
The notice says receiving and sending texts, taking photos, emailing and playing on games or apps, as well as the use of social media platforms are included within the ban. However, it's worth noting that this has been standard practice in Samuel Smith pubs for years.
The temporary banning of children from the pub has also left customers upset. The notice in the window reads: "For the time being children will only be allowed in the beer gardens. They must stay at your table and not running around.
"They cannot come inside the pub and must be accompanied by an adult when they go to the toilet. All children have to be off the premises by 8pm. We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused."
One person said: "Fella behind the bar was perfectly friendly but you'd cross the road to Spotted Ox wouldn't you? Saw child ban at another one in Rochdale last week and thought it specific to that place but seems not…"
Another took issue with the muddy boots rule, saying: "Unless they're clean," What? I'm unsure if I'm more offended by the wrong word being used, a random comma at the end of the sentence, the fact they want people's feet on display or the fact they evidently don't want any custom."
A third penned: "Trying really hard to put themselves out of business aren't they. And I like their pubs!"
"The website says they are a family friendly pub! It would appear that unless you have children it is family friendly," wrote another.
A spokesman from Boot & Shoe Inn, who did not want to give a full statement, told Yorkshire Live: "It's a brewery decision to ban them."
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