My father’s uncle owned a tavern-restaurant in Carlstadt NJ. I was 4 yr. Old and he let dad and I slurp beers at the bar. Being 4, those were not big Beers for me but I do not ever remember having to be disciplined for Being out of line.
My wife worked at a restaurant-tavern in Sparta, NJ. I would get back from work as she started her shift and go sit at the bar. Have a couple beers while my 4-year-old chatted with the regulars at the bar. He made friends there, I was just the driver.