The boozer in Barry, Wales, has resorted to laying out traffic cones to thwart school-run mum and dads from packing out his business’ parking area.
The Tynewyyd Inn will now have the cones dotted along the car park’s entrance as pick-up time approaches.
Manager Louis Hunt fumed that punters pulling up to grab a pint have been unable to nab a spot, and his business has taken a hit as a result.
The publican hopes that “people will get the hint” and scout a spot elsewhere.
He said: “We are losing trade.
“Potential customers go elsewhere if they see that the car park is full, workmen that visit the pub that finish around 3 o’clock have nowhere to park, and if we have events we need the spaces for the guests.”
Louis has deployed staff to guard the cones before the kids spill out of school to make sure only customers are admitted entry.
A post on the pub’s social media page said: “Unfortunately due to the parents that can’t listen, we as a community pub have decided this is the only way forward to keep our customers happy and so that they can get into our car park and park as that’s what it’s used for not a stopping point for parents who can’t be bothered to look elsewhere.
“The car park is free to use in the mornings for all parents as the pub doesn’t open until 12 and we are happy to let you use this so please take into consideration that the pub is trading at 3pm so look elsewhere for a parking space to pick up your children.
“Any issues please call in to speak to the manager as I’d be happy to deal with whatever issue you may have.
“Sorry for the inconvenience caused.”
Locals have rallied to support the move.
“The customers are happier, the workmen are happier and the vast majority of parents support us,” Louis concluded.
Elsewhere, a peaceful coastal town is being ruined by disruptive motorists who treat the beach as a car park, rubbish tip and make locals feel unsafe.
Homeowners in Anglesey, Wales, have branded visitors “selfish, inconsiderate and self-entitled” after their quiet stretch of sand was plagued by 4x4s.