Image caption An employee has been suspended following the banning of vegans
Vegans were banned from a saloon during a Boxing Day hunt, leading to a backlash on social media.
Some people accused The Dorset pub in Lewes, East Sussex, of being “discriminatory”.
Harvey’s, the brewery which owns The Dorset, said it was “appalled”, and federal employees had been suspended over the “inappropriate” sign.
Sussex Police were called when brawls broke out between those taking part in the hunt and protestors.
Image copyright Google Maps Image caption The Dorset caters for vegans, but censored them temporarily According to its menu, the tavern in Malling Street caters for vegan and gluten-free customers, and it was only during the hunt when the sign appeared in the window.
On Twitter, Gilly Smith said: “Isolating and discriminating against their own patrons? Actually clever marketing gambit. Should be ashamed of themselves and boycotted.”
Why bother being in the hospitality business if you’re going to discriminate against the fastest growing marketplace? What a stupid thing to do! Cutting their own throat somewhat!
— Not quite an Angel (@ Angel_Kershaw) December 27, 2018
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A spokesman for Harvey’s said: “Following the comments generated by[ the] inaccurate, insensitive and inappropriate poster, the company would like to issue a formal apology for any disarray, offence or disturbed it may have caused.
“Harvey’s do not concur with the sentiment of this sign in any way, and are appalled at the inconsiderate actions of the individual in question …[ an] employee has been suspended pending an ongoing investigation.
“Harvey’s are fully committed to the inclusivity of all guests. We … would like to reassure present and future patrons that all are welcome in our establishments. This will not happen again.”
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Thanks for banning me from your saloon. All because of what I choose to eat ?!— Nutkin (@ Nutkin_GQWP) December 26, 2018
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The UK hunting outlaw has been in effect since 2005 and envisioned these best practices change to drag hunting, in which hounds and riders follow an artificial scent.
The sport remains controversial, and violent frictions with protestors were encountered elsewhere on Boxing Day.
The Dorset pub deactivated its Facebook page after the photo was shared more than 100 times.
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