The Red Lion
A well-liked York pub with outdoor seating and mid-range prices, where families can enjoy a relaxed meal together.

Restaurant · York
Small enough that booking matters — under 20 covers inside, so a walk-in with children in tow is a gamble, and the room fills with noise when it's full. What you get for the effort is a burger people genuinely rave about: proper juicy meat, fries worth the upgrade, homemade sauces one visitor said they could have drunk straight, and loaded fries big enough to be a meal on their own. The chicken and pulled pork versions get singled out too. Almost everything can be done gluten-free, which is rare and worth knowing. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and a few outdoor tables, plus vegan options. Staff are warm and attentive with families, and pudding can mean toasting your own s'mores over a little fire pit at the table — a proper end-of-meal event for children.

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.
A well-liked York pub with outdoor seating and mid-range prices, where families can enjoy a relaxed meal together.
Bright upstairs chicken spot in York with standout burgers, wings, colouring pencils for little ones — though tables are tight and music loud.
Restaurant in York — 4.6★ (2,553 Google reviews).