Pub · Derby
A pub in Derby with a kids' menu and high chairs, so a toddler and a hungry six-year-old are both sorted without you sizing up the adult dishes and hoping. Gluten-free options are on the menu too, which takes the negotiation out of it if someone in your group needs them. It's a lively room rather than a hushed one — good news when your youngest is having a loud day — and there's outdoor seating for when everyone needs air. Free parking helps when you're unloading a buggy, and it's worth booking ahead.
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.
Café inside a Derby garden centre with roomy well-spaced tables, outdoor greenery seating, homemade cakes and free parking; closes 3.30pm.
A welcoming Ashbourne café with a kids' menu, high chairs, and outdoor seating, rated 4.3 across 365 Google reviews.
A well-rated garden centre in Derby with somewhere to eat, easygoing on the budget and handy for a family day out.