On many occasions, my wife and I have grabbed a table inside the pub (not the dining room). There are only a few, but it often works for us. We get drinks at the bar, then I go out to stand in line for the F&C. I have seen a few families who bring children in, but it's not the norm. Very rarely is it overly rowdy, but it can be loud and crowded (sensory overload). It's one of our favorite "adult" hangouts, and we have met and shared tables with many wonderful folks from near and far.