Restaurant · Liverpool
Bottomless tapas is the reason most families end up here — around £17 a head for 90 minutes, and the kitchen keeps pace, which matters when a child has hit the end of their patience. Calamari, padron peppers, hot honey wings and the watermelon salad get named again and again; the fajitas and nachos hold up too, though the beef burrito runs small. Staff are warm and quick to accommodate, and one family were even brought a taster to check a dish wasn't too spicy for them. High chairs, a kids' menu, vegan options and buggy access are all sorted, with outdoor tables in good weather. Two honest snags: tables sit close together, so it's not a quiet meal, and the music gets loud on Saturday nights. Book ahead and go earlier in the day with little ones.
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.
Conveyor-belt sushi that keeps children entertained, with a kids' menu, high chairs and fast food — book ahead at weekends.
Easygoing Liverpool chicken takeaway with a kids' menu and outdoor seating, holding a solid 4.5-star rating.
Big fries, great milkshakes and patient staff, but it's pricey, tables fill fast, and the toilets are up a flight of stairs.