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No-frills counter service restaurant for traditional Chinese cuisine to eat in or take away.
Seafood · Clerkenwell
Kennedy's Barbican on Whitecross Street is a proper old-school fish restaurant where the cooking does the talking — think fresh skate, grilled baby squid, and a steak and kidney that regulars rave about. It's a relaxed, unpretentious spot that's genuinely family-friendly, with highchairs and buggy access making life easier for parents of little ones, and a kids' menu to keep younger diners happy. There's outdoor space too, which is handy when you need a bit of breathing room, though there's no baby changing on site so plan accordingly.

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.
No-frills counter service restaurant for traditional Chinese cuisine to eat in or take away.
Indian spot in Clerkenwell.
Korean in London with highchairs — 4.2★ (1,318 Google reviews).