Modern European · Oxford
Right on the river in Oxford, this is the kind of place where you can watch the punts drift past while the children fidget — and there's enough space, indoors, on the porch or in the conservatory, that a pram isn't a problem. Free parking exists but the car park is small and fills fast on weekday evenings, so arrive early. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan choices and staff who handle dietary requirements properly, including coeliac. Portions lean elegant rather than enormous and it's genuinely pricey, so it suits a birthday or a treat lunch more than a Tuesday. The steak, monkfish and brill draw real praise, and the cheese board is a talking point. One family called the riverside table the spot they'd happily have stayed all afternoon.
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.
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