Pub · Cardiff
Sunday lunch here comes with a proper safety net: an indoor play area to release the little ones into when the waiting gets long, high chairs, easy buggy access and free parking that doesn't cost you a circuit of Cardiff Bay. The carvery is the thing to order — piping hot, juicy meat, a big puffy Yorkshire, gravy people go misty about, and portions that genuinely justify the £ price tag. Save room for the house-made cakes; the slices are enormous. Food arrives fast and staff check back and are good-natured with children, even mid-meltdown. Two honest notes: the à la carte is patchier than the carvery, and busy Sundays fill up — one family walked in without booking and got a table for an hour, which worked, but only just.
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.
Roomy Harvester with a big free car park, kids' menu, high chairs and a salad bar to keep little ones busy — book at busy times.
Cardiff coffee stop with high chairs and outdoor seating — handy for a relaxed drink and snack with the kids.
A low-key Penarth pub doing pub grub, breakfast and draught beer, with several rooms and a beer garden to spread out in.