Hamburger · Newcastle upon Tyne
Central Newcastle burgers, right by Northumberland Street and Eldon Square, which makes it an easy stop when you've walked the kids round town and everyone needs feeding fast. It's a big room with high chairs, buggy access and a kids' menu, and you order at touch screens, which spares you queuing with a toddler on your hip — though it still gets rammed at busy times and the noise comes with it. The bacon cheeseburger gets the most praise, the shakes and fries are reliably good, and there's a free bin of peanuts to keep small hands busy while you wait. Toilets are clean with a keypad code. Two honest snags: it isn't cheap, and one parent's verdict was simply "you get what you pay for."
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.
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