The Southbank Bar
A buzzing Nottingham bar with pub grub, sports on the screens, live music and games — lively rather than low-key for families.

Café · Nottingham
Ample seating and a genuinely chilled atmosphere make this an easy one with small children — the music sits at a level that doesn't drown out conversation, and there's room to park a buggy. The staff are the thing people mention most: welcoming, proactive, honest about timings (one visitor was warned upfront that an omelette would take half an hour, and appreciated the heads-up). All-day breakfast is the strong suit — fried eggs and avocado on sourdough, the vegan bap with surprisingly good vegan bacon, BLTs with root vegetable soup. Gluten free, veggie and vegan options throughout, a kids' menu, high chairs, and a cake counter that's hard to choose from. Worth knowing: Saturday lunchtime gets packed and noisy, and it's also a charity bar supporting drug and alcohol services.

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 buzzing Nottingham bar with pub grub, sports on the screens, live music and games — lively rather than low-key for families.
A lively mid-range Nottingham bar with outdoor seating and a solid 4.0 rating from over 1,300 visitors.
A mid-priced Nottingham restaurant that's picked up a glowing five-star first review and welcomes families in for a meal.