Bar & grill · Newcastle upon Tyne
There's a reason the burgers here keep winning battle-of-the-burgers titles — each one tastes genuinely different from the last, and the triple-cooked chips alongside them taste properly homemade. The baby got back and the tickle the pickle both get named again and again, and the ultimate mac and cheese is big enough to share with a child. A kids' menu, high chairs and vegan options are all sorted, and there's room to get a pram in. The mood is relaxed rather than hushed, so a noisy toddler won't stand out. Worth knowing: service can be slow even when it's friendly, which is fine at a leisurely lunch but harder with a hungry three-year-old — and sauces are charged separately. One family called a pre-theatre lunch here "exceptional", staff attentive throughout.
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.
Detroit-style square slices with famously good waffle fries and dips — limited seating inside, but outdoor tables, high chairs and a bargain lunch deal.
Handsome Newcastle steakhouse with kids' menu, high chairs and pram room — outstanding fries, bottomless Yorkshires on Sundays, and prices to match.
Panelled old-school Newcastle bar with a huge cask selection, cheese and meat platters, high chairs and a kids' menu — go early, before it fills up.