Restaurant · Brighton
A garden bang in the centre of Brighton is the draw here, and on a sunny afternoon it's the easiest sort of lunch to manage with kids — outdoor seating, room to move, and a kids' menu and high chairs if you need them. The fried chicken is what people come back for: burgers with a proper crunch, wings with a rack of sauces, caramelised pork tacos, ox croquettes that one family rated above everything else they ate that day. Sharing plates work well when children want a bit of what you're having. Worth knowing it's a bar at heart — DJs play, it fills up in the evenings, and it's a party venue at weekends, so lunchtimes and early afternoons suit families far better. Breakfast is the weaker meal; portions there run small.
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 small Kemptown bistro with a plant-filled heated back terrace, brilliant breakfasts, high chairs and notably kind staff.
Fresh, cooked-to-order fish and famously thick curry sauce near the pier — but with barely any seating, it's really a beach picnic.
A relaxed Brighton café with high chairs and vegan options, well rated by parents at 4.6 stars.