Why can't a group of 18 people get a table to sit and eat?

I've a had a group of 10

Nope, had a few kids. Wouldn't let us sit at table up near bar. Because of the young kids !!! Really its a restaurant and pub. Wouldn't put tables together in open main area. Offered us the picnic tables. Sorry my mom is 78 and needs chair with a back. We said no, they put tables together near the main entrance. it was the most ridiculous thing 20 feet over there's a whole main area with empty tables have pictures to prove it too

Only went 4 hot coffee couldn't tell you

I see no reason why not.