Restaurant · Stone
A tasting-menu place rather than a bounce-and-run stop, so it suits older children or a family meal with a bit of ceremony to it — but the kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor tables are all there, and the room stays calm and down-to-earth rather than hushed and stiff. Staff are warm and chatty, top up drinks without being asked, and check back mid-meal. The mackerel starter, the malt bread nibbles and a feather-light rum baba all get singled out, and the set lunch is genuinely good value for the quality. Two honest snags: courses can arrive slowly, so bring something to occupy small hands, and a hefty service charge gets added automatically — worth knowing before the bill lands. Portions are refined rather than filling. One family were "still talking about the food" a week later.
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.
Gastropub in Stone with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 3.9★ (404 Google reviews).
A budget-friendly Stone pub with outdoor seating and a 4.5-star rating from 261 reviews — an easy, relaxed local for the family.
Pub in Stone with outdoor seating — 4.5★ (1,509 Google reviews).