A children’s indoor soft play centre attached to a pub has banned cocktails and shots after “minor disruption” – while one former punter said it stank of “urine and vomit” when they last visited.
The new rule has been brought in at a Wacky Warehouse attached to the Red Robin pub and carvery in Anjou Boulevard, Wigan.
A sign has been put up warning customers: “Cocktails and shots will no longer be purchased or consumed within the Wacky Warehouse (due to recent incidents).”
The ban at the Wacky Warehouse has come as a shock to some given the venue is suitable for children up to the age of 12.
A spokesperson for Greene King, which owns the pub, said: “We have recently decided to prohibit the consumption of certain drinks in this part of the venue in order to minimise disruption to other guests in the area.”
The spokesperson added: “The full range of drinks can be purchased and consumed as usual in our bar and restaurant area.”
Express.co.uk understands the new approach was introduced at the Red Robin in the wake of an isolated report of two adult punters causing minor disruption inside the Wacky Warehouse.
Former Wacky Warehouse regular, Karen Louise, told Express.co.uk: “We didn’t stay because the wacky Wearhouse part stank of urine and vomit.
“It was also dark like half the bulbs had gone. It’s about six months ago that I last went. We used to be regular visitors 10 years ago.”
According to the Manchester Evening News (MEN), the Wacky Warehouse has been a firm, family favourite for decades.
It reports generations of children have grown up enjoying the soft play at Wacky Warehouse since 1994.
The publication states: “The brand is still going strong today, including seven Wacky Warehouse play areas across Greater Manchester.”
After news of the ban emerged, people have poked fun at the new rule, with one cheeky Facebook user posting: “What happens in the wacky warehouse stays in the wacky warehouse.”
Another quipped: “Have to find another venue for breakfast then.”
