The Barrowboy & Banker, SE1
Grand, split-level pub in former bank with columns, chandeliers and sweeping staircase to mezzanine.
French · Bermondsey
Tucked just off Borough High Street, Boro Bistro brings a relaxed, Parisian bistro feel to London Bridge, with French-style sharing plates and a warmth that reviewers consistently rave about. The outdoor space makes it a decent shout on a good day, highchairs and baby changing are both available, and getting a buggy in is no bother. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the sharing-plate format means little ones can easily try bits from whatever lands on the table.

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.
Grand, split-level pub in former bank with columns, chandeliers and sweeping staircase to mezzanine.
Café in London — 4.5★ (1,450 Google reviews).
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.