Toddler served whisky at Frankie and Benny's restaurant

Gerald · 10-11-12, 12:20 PM

Sonny Rees drinking the whisky at the restaurant.

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A restaurant has apologised after a toddler was served whisky instead of fruit juice at his birthday party.

Sonny Rees drank the whisky at his second birthday in a Frankie and Benny's restaurant in Swansea.

His mother Nina Rees only realised the mistake after he had nearly finished the drink.

Sonny, from Pontarddulais in Swansea, was taken to accident and emergency where he was kept under observation by doctors.

The toddler is now recovering at home. The restaurant is investigating how the incident happened.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-s...wales-19906942

Note: 11 October 2012 Last updated at 11:16 GMT

Gerald · 10-11-12, 04:46 PM

Poor,boy thirsty but got the wrong drink

Cybermat47 · 10-11-12, 04:47 PM

Well, someone's head will roll... Hopefully!

Gargamel · 10-11-12, 06:33 PM

I'm proud of the boy!!

As a whisky drinker myself (looking at my almost empty bottle right now, with melancholy), I must say being able to finish a drink at that age is very impressive. It's not the easiest thing to drink. It does look like apple juice though.

I have recently found that 2/3 Arnold Palmer and 1/3 jack is very delicious.

Cybermat47 · 10-11-12, 07:05 PM

Erm... He ended up in hospital.

I wouldn't say that he's that tough.

Gargamel · 10-11-12, 08:45 PM

As a precaution only. Pansy parents to blame there.

I served a fair share of small children mixed drinks.

Takeda Shingen · 10-11-12, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

As a precaution only. Pansy parents to blame there.

I served a fair share of small children mixed drinks.

Remind me not to bring my children to your house.

Platapus · 10-11-12, 09:06 PM

I am actually surprised the kid would continue to drink it. Drinking whisky is an acquired taste.

I remember when I was about 7-8 years old, sneaking a sip of my dad's drink.

Yikes!

It was the last time I ever tried THAT.

Gargamel · 10-11-12, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Remind me not to bring my children to your house.

Oh no, not like that.

Ethanol Is the antidote to methanol poisoning. So I have, on numerous occasions, went to a liqueur store, bought some vodka and oj, went back to the emergency room, and served the dying children screwdrivers until they got better. There's nothing funnier and more heartwarming than a drunk 6 year old that suddenly feels much better.

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I am actually surprised the kid would continue to drink it. Drinking whisky is an acquired taste.

I remember when I was about 7-8 years old, sneaking a sip of my dad's drink.

Yikes!

It was the last time I ever tried THAT.

That was my point. Tough stuff to drink.

soopaman2 · 10-11-12, 09:17 PM

Not passing judgement one way or the other, I remember as a youngin, tasting whiskey and ginger ale, and it tasted mighty fine.

It was obviously a mixed drink, unless the pic included was meant to mislead, and they gave the boy a shot glass. Nail the waiter/waitress, not the restaurant itself.

Unless somehow these hurt parents can prove some kind of institutionalized toddler intoxicating...

Oberon · 10-11-12, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

It was obviously a mixed drink, unless the pic included was meant to mislead, and they gave the boy a shot glass.

That pic was taken at the table whilst the kid was drinking it, they thought it was lime juice and water...I'd wager it was whiskey and water instead, or whiskey and lime. Not many restaurants I know would serve that much whiskey at one go neat.

Cybermat47 · 10-11-12, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Oh no, not like that.

Ethanol Is the antidote to methanol poisoning. So I have, on numerous occasions, went to a liqueur store, bought some vodka and oj, went back to the emergency room, and served the dying children screwdrivers until they got better. There's nothing funnier and more heartwarming than a drunk 6 year old that suddenly feels much better.

Thank God.

I thought you gave it to them for lulz.

I hope they never have to have alcohol again before their 21st birthday, though.

Jimbuna · 10-12-12, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

That pic was taken at the table whilst the kid was drinking it, they thought it was lime juice and water...I'd wager it was whiskey and water instead, or whiskey and lime. Not many restaurants I know would serve that much whiskey at one go neat.

I'd agree, if the drink in the picture is the actual drink it looks to be diluted.

I doubt a youngster that age could have drank a neat shot of that size.

I should imagine whoever was waiting on that table is the one who will have to carry the can.

Oberon · 10-12-12, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I'd agree, if the drink in the picture is the actual drink it looks to be diluted.

I doubt a youngster that age could have drank a neat shot of that size.

I should imagine whoever was waiting on that table is the one who will have to carry the can.

Aye. Having worked in the industry (and still with one foot in it) I can see how mistakes like that can be made due to poor communication, poor training and sheer exhaustion. However, rather than address those, it will most likely fall on the person who served the drink or took the order and they will carry the can right the way to the job center and/or their agency.

Jimbuna · 10-12-12, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Aye. Having worked in the industry (and still with one foot in it) I can see how mistakes like that can be made due to poor communication, poor training and sheer exhaustion. However, rather than address those, it will most likely fall on the person who served the drink or took the order and they will carry the can right the way to the job center and/or their agency.

Sad but true....take it out on those lowest in the pecking order.

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Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	As a precaution only. Pansy parents to blame there. I served a fair share of small children mixed drinks. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am actually surprised the kid would continue to drink it. Drinking whisky is an acquired taste. I remember when I was about 7-8 years old, sneaking a sip of my dad's drink. Yikes! It was the last time I ever tried THAT. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Not passing judgement one way or the other, I remember as a youngin, tasting whiskey and ginger ale, and it tasted mighty fine. It was obviously a mixed drink, unless the pic included was meant to mislead, and they gave the boy a shot glass. Nail the waiter/waitress, not the restaurant itself. Unless somehow these hurt parents can prove some kind of institutionalized toddler intoxicating... __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.