The Shakespeare
Handsome tiled Victorian pub near New Street with high chairs, a kids' menu, patient staff and quick, well-priced simple food.

Restaurant · Birmingham
Smash burgers are what people come back for, alongside a proper dessert counter — waffles, shakes and ice cream scooped while you chat. Downstairs is the room to head for with children: lots of seating, space to wheel a buggy in and leave it beside the table, high chairs, and it stays quiet even on a weekend evening. Families call the place "immaculate", and the team are generally patient and happy to talk you through the menu. Worth knowing: you order at a screen rather than at the counter, which trips people up, the downstairs lighting is very bright, and it can be chilly in there, so keep a layer on. Halal, a kids' menu, generous portions and sensible prices — and food that usually lands fast, though busy spells stretch the wait.

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.
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