This is a reply to Andrew W more than a review of ...

This is a reply to Andrew W more than a review of MobCraft. I love MobCraft beers and am very glad they made the move to Milwaukee. I haven't made it over there yet, because I have a toddler, a two month old and a dog. But I hope to get to the Grand Opening this weekend, and if I do I will probably have my two girls with me (the dog will stay home most likely).

Historically, many bars, pubs, and biergartens have been family (and dog) friendly. The parents grab a drink and socialize, the kids have a bite to eat, the dog sits under a chair, and everybody is happy.

Now I get that there can be problems here. If the kid(s) start throwing a fit in a space that is usually seen as for adults, then the parents need to nip the situation in the bud. Get the kid to calm down; if you can't, take her/him outside or just finish up quick and pay the bill. Also, once the clock starts getting past the dinner hour, a bar probably isn't the most appropriate place for children.

In general, parents know how their kids act and if they can handle a certain setting. Dog owners definitely should know. If the dog isn't going to behave in a crowded place, leave it at home. If it can't handle being around other dogs, leave it at home. But if it's just going to chill out, it's nice to have a dog around.

Ok, after saying all that, I think it should totally be up to a bar to ban both dogs and kids. But you know what, this is Milwaukee, and it's nice for parents and dog owners to go out and socialize.