Chinese · Brighton
Two menus run side by side here — the familiar sweet-and-sour, chow mein sort of thing, and a properly spicy Hunan list — which makes it easier than most Chinese places to feed a mixed table. Families report kids happily working through the everyday dishes and leaving full, while the grown-ups get the salted egg yolk chicken wings, farmhouse stir-fried pork or the hot and sour soup that regulars rave about. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the staff are warm and genuinely helpful — worth telling them if anyone can't handle heat, as some dishes are numbing with peppercorn. The mood is relaxed and cosy rather than hushed, so a bit of noise won't stand out. Ratings sit mid-range, largely because which menu you order from changes everything.
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.
Fast, generous Mexican in a cosy Brighton room, with a kids' menu, high chairs, proper vegan mains and famously non-soggy nachos.
Buzzy, spacious Brighton brunch spot with crunchy hash browns kids love, generous plant-based plates and a peanut-free kitchen — but expect queues.
An easy-going Brighton pub with outdoor seating and ££ prices, well-loved at 4.7 stars across 103 reviews.