Restaurants · Newcastle upon Tyne
Buffet dining on Newgate Street that solves the "everyone wants something different" problem — over 100 dishes across Chinese, Japanese, Indian and British stations, so a fussy six-year-old and an adventurous teenager can both leave happy. The live teppanyaki grill is the real draw; children tend to stand and watch the chefs cook steak and seafood to order. There's a chocolate fountain, gelato and bite-sized cakes at the dessert counter, plus carvery meats and, at lunch, pizza. Curries are pitched mild. Practically, it's roomy enough for a pram, with high chairs and a kids' menu, and you help yourself, so nobody waits for food. Two honest snags: it's a 90-minute table limit, which feels brisk on a busy Saturday, and you pay up front — worth knowing before you sit down.
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.
Lively all-you-can-eat world buffet with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and vegan and gluten-free choices.
Space-themed indoor mini golf with arcade games, decent food and a kids' menu — good value on the early-bird slot.
Fast, fresh Thai in the city centre — high chairs, a kids' menu, tuk tuk seating and staff who take busy families in their stride.