Vietnamese · Bermondsey
Butlers Wharf Chop House sits right on the Thames with those postcard views of Tower Bridge that genuinely stop you mid-sentence — it's a proper sit-down British restaurant where the food and setting do the talking. The menu is on the compact side but covers enough ground that most families will find something they fancy, and there's a children's menu alongside vegan options for those who need them; highchairs are available and the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy. The terrace overlooking the river is a lovely spot on a fine day, and the staff come up in reviews time and again for being warm and welcoming rather than making you feel like an inconvenience.
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.
Lovely Shad Thames PizzaExpress with great pizza, warm service, highchairs and a kids' menu.
Relaxed Bermondsey waterfront café — buggy-friendly with highchairs and a lovely outdoor terrace.
Stunning Tower Bridge views, French cuisine, and solid family-friendly facilities on the South Bank.