American · Whitechapel
Black Bear Burger serves up seriously good smash burgers at Boxpark Shoreditch, with reviewers raving about the flavour-packed patties and impossibly soft buns — it's the kind of place where the food does the talking. The open Boxpark setting makes it pushchair-friendly and easy to navigate with little ones, and there's outdoor seating when the weather plays ball. Highchairs and a kids' menu are likely available, though there's no soft play or baby changing on site, so bear that in mind if you're coming with very young children.
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.
Michelin-starred wood-fire cooking on Redchurch Street — a genuinely exciting experience for food-curious older children.
Pub in London — 4.2★ (2,510 Google reviews).
The solution to family menu disagreements — a street food market where everyone gets exactly what they want.