The Jugged Hare, Victoria
Victorian pub in bank building with stone columns and high ceiling, tiled floor and mezzanine level.
Italian · Westminster
Al Duca is a warm, welcoming Italian restaurant tucked away in Pimlico, where the cooking feels genuinely crafted rather than churned out — think carefully chosen ingredients and the kind of relaxed, family-style atmosphere that makes a meal out with children feel like a treat rather than a trial. Service tends to be prompt (always a bonus with little ones), and the restaurant is pushchair-friendly with a kids' menu and highchairs available to help things run smoothly. There's no soft play or baby-changing room on site, but the pleasant outdoor space and genuinely hospitable feel more than compensate for a relaxed family lunch or dinner.

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Victorian pub in bank building with stone columns and high ceiling, tiled floor and mezzanine level.
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