Bars · Manchester
Directors Box is a modern Manchester pub serving global pub fare alongside craft beer, with sports playing on the TVs. It's a relaxed, casual spot, and with a solid 4.3 rating from nearly a thousand reviews, it's a reliable choice if you're after a laid-back bite while you're out and about.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
A Manchester café with outdoor seating and vegan options, warmly rated 4.8 stars by 250 reviewers.
Café in Manchester with highchairs — 4.4★ (922 Google reviews).
A well-rated central Manchester coffee store, handy for a mid-range pause and a proper brew with the family.