Tapas bar · Cardiff
A brilliant plate of tapas is only half the reason parents keep coming back here — the staff are attentive without hovering, high chairs are on hand, and there's a kids' menu plus plenty of veggie and vegan choices, so nobody's stuck with bread and olives. Order the tortilla (properly runny in the middle), the patatas bravas, the jamón croquetas or the pork belly, and let small hands pick across the table — tapas suits fussy eaters better than most cuisines. The three-tapas-and-a-drink deal at around £22 keeps a family lunch sensible, though the full menu isn't cheap. Fair warning: it gets genuinely loud once it fills up, with hard surfaces and no soundproofing, so an early evening or lunchtime visit is the calmer bet. Worth booking at busy times.
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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