The Bike Lock Ltd
A warmly-rated Cardiff coffee shop with high chairs and outdoor seating, easy for a relaxed family stop.

Gastropub · Cardiff
A Cardiff pub that leans more towards proper cooked dinners than crisps-and-a-pint, so it suits families who want a real meal with the children in tow. High chairs and a kids' menu are there, buggy access is straightforward, and free parking takes one job off the list. Several people describe it as quiet and easy-going, which helps if your youngest can't handle a wall of noise, though it's the kind of place worth booking. The pan-fried sea bass, the Sunday lamb roast and the mushroom and sage wellington all draw praise, and one parent found the veggie option "clearly not a second thought". Outdoor seating gives you somewhere to escape to. Portions can run small for the price, and the Sunday roast mains are hit-and-miss — starters and vegetables fare better.

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 warmly-rated Cardiff coffee shop with high chairs and outdoor seating, easy for a relaxed family stop.
Cheap, central and cheerful with a kids' menu and high chairs — small and packed at lunch, but the staff cope well.
Small, lively Sardinian-Italian in Cardiff with generous portions, warm staff, a kids' menu and high chairs — book ahead.