Overview
- The Old Forge in Inverie, Knoydart, called off its October 31 Harry Potter–themed dinner after saying the theme proved divisive and staff received “inappropriate grief.”
- Management said a non-themed children’s party will go ahead on Halloween and that all other services will operate as normal.
- The pub, owned by a local community cooperative, asked people to be respectful and directed any complaints to its management committee via formal channels.
- The venue highlighted its recent support for Knoydart Pride and said it had planned a charity collection for trans youth on the night.
- Coverage set the decision alongside the Vancouver Park Board’s recent apology and disavowal of a Harry Potter attraction over concerns tied to J.K. Rowling’s views.