The Grounds
A well-loved Nottingham café with outdoor seating and a 4.9 rating, easy for a relaxed family visit at midrange prices.

Restaurant · Nottingham
An old village pub in Wollaton with proper olde-worlde character — dark wood, cosy corners — and the sort of comfortable atmosphere where nobody minds a pushchair parked beside the table. There's free parking right outside and outdoor seating for warmer days, plus a kids' menu and high chairs, and dogs are welcome too, which matters if yours comes along on family walks. Order at the bar or through the Greene King app, handy when a toddler won't sit still. The steak and ale pie with mash gets the loudest praise, and the sharing nachos are generous enough to keep everyone going. Staff are consistently described as friendly and patient. Two honest snags: the toilets are dated and often grubby, and food quality wobbles — brilliant some visits, lukewarm on busy Sundays.

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.
A well-loved Nottingham café with outdoor seating and a 4.9 rating, easy for a relaxed family visit at midrange prices.
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