Steak house · Birmingham
Steak in the middle of the city with enough room to park a pram beside the table — the dining room is properly spacious and warm rather than the squeezed-in kind, which matters when you've got a buggy and a coat pile. High chairs and a kids' menu are there, and the team are quick to greet you and get you seated. Portions are generous, chips get a lot of love, and the lunch menu is decent value if you're feeding a family. Two honest caveats: book ahead, because walk-ins can wait fifteen minutes or more, and when it's busy the food can crawl — one family waited well over an hour between mains and pudding. Sauces are charged separately too. Weekend evenings get lively and there's often a doorman, so lunchtimes suit younger children better.
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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