Seafood · Soho
Angry Crab Shack on Rupert Street is a lively Soho spot serving Louisiana-style seafood boils — you pick your shellfish, choose a sauce, and get stuck in with bibs and gloves, which tends to go down brilliantly with children who don't mind getting their hands dirty. The build-your-own format means everyone customises their own bowl, and the staff are known for being genuinely helpful with first-timers. Highchairs are available and the venue is buggy-accessible, and while there's likely a kids' menu to cover younger appetites, it's worth checking ahead — the main draw here is really the interactive, roll-your-sleeves-up seafood experience.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
Restaurant in London — 4.0★ (887 Google reviews).
A fantastical, labyrinthine West End pub — brilliant for older kids, highchairs available, vegan options too.
International dishes, sushi & cocktails served in a relaxed grill & bar with booth seating.