Five Horseshoes
Quiet Hertford restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, gluten-free choices, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating.
Gastropub · Hertford
Quiet is the word here, which makes a difference when you're arriving with a toddler mid-meltdown and dreading the looks — you're not adding to a din, but you're not the only sound in the room either. High chairs and a kids' menu are both sorted, so there's no phoning ahead to check the basics, and step-free access means the buggy comes in with you rather than being folded on the doorstep. Vegan and gluten-free choices cover the fussier or trickier eaters, and there's outdoor seating for when someone needs air. Worth booking a table given it's a ££ pub kitchen rather than a turn-up-and-hope sort of place.

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.
Quiet Hertford restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, gluten-free choices, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating.
Lively Hertford restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and gluten-free options.
Moderate buzz, kids' menu, high chairs and step-free buggy access make this an easy mid-priced Hertford stop with little ones.