Restaurants · Southampton
Tucked into Shirley, this is a small, warm room that works better for one family than a big group — worth knowing before you turn up with the cousins. There's outdoor seating for when a toddler needs air, buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and free parking, so the logistics are easy. It runs as a café by day with coffee, toasties and cakes people genuinely rave about — the hummingbird cake and the brownies especially — then turns Nigerian by evening, with authentic dishes and cocktails, and an afrobeats DJ on some nights. Everything's made fresh in view, prices are fair, and the staff are cheerful and patient. Two snags: the menu sometimes runs short of what's listed, and paying the bill can be slow.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Southampton café and bakery with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and gluten-free choices.
A laid-back Southampton burger and shake stop with a kids' menu, plus vegan and halal options for the whole family.
A relaxed Southampton pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and gluten-free choices.