What is the ‘adult only’ trend, in public places all about?

Aug 4, 2025 5 min

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At a time when Europe faces a "baby bust," the role of children in public spaces is sparking new debate. Increasingly, restaurants, hotels, and even tour operators are rolling out “adults only” policies. Gone are the sounds of crying babies or kids running around tables, but this shift raises questions about individualism in society. In recent years, child-free options have doubled globally, with hotels and restaurants seeing a surge in demand for adult-only spaces. In the UK, chains like Warner Leisure Hotels are dedicated entirely to adult-only stays, reflecting a significant shift in hospitality preferences. Is this trend really that widespread? Is it even legal? Isn’t it discriminating against part of the population? Why is this trend picking up steam now? What does this mean for society? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?⁠ ⁠What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about?⁠ ⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 27/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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