Barbecue · Gloucester
Somewhere with a cinema room for children — popcorn included — buys parents a rare uninterrupted plateful, and that's the headline here. Tables are set well apart, so there's genuine room to park a pram and eat without shuffling round strangers, and it stays warm, casual and easy to talk over rather than roaring. Staff bring complimentary water and popcorn to the table quickly and are patient with menu questions; food arrives fast, under 20 minutes even for a table of eight. Portions are enormous — the platters, ribs and wings defeat most people, and the mac and cheese gets particular praise — so ordering pudding is optimistic. Free parking, high chairs, a kids' menu and outdoor seating are all sorted. It isn't cheap, and one parent calls it "steep", though the quality holds up. Book ahead for evenings; it fills.
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 wallet-friendly Gloucester pub and carvery with outdoor seating, making it an easy choice for a relaxed family meal.
A warm, old-world Gloucester pub with a grassy garden and outdoor seating, serving classic British food and real ales for the whole family.
Pub in Gloucester with outdoor seating — 4.4★ (2,017 Google reviews).