The Crosse Keys
Pub in London — 4.2★ (6,181 Google reviews).
Indian · Aldgate
Bangalore Express City serves up genuinely authentic South Indian cooking — think masala dosa with proper chutneys and sambar, alongside a wide menu that stretches into North Indian dishes too — in a warmly decorated space that blends tradition with a contemporary city feel. The staff are notably welcoming, and highchairs are available for little ones, plus the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy; there's no outdoor seating or baby changing on site, worth knowing if you have very young children. Vegan options are on the menu, making it a handy choice for mixed-diet families looking for something a bit different in the heart of the City.

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.
Pub in London — 4.2★ (6,181 Google reviews).
American spot in Aldgate.
Seafood in London with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.6★ (6,423 Google reviews).