Fast Food · Southampton
Fried chicken done the retro way, and better than you'd expect from the price — the coating is properly crisp, the meat moist, portions generous, and it arrives piping hot, which means it's much better eaten in than waiting on a delivery bike. The dining room is clean and roomy enough to get a pram past without a fuss, with high chairs, a kids' menu, vegan options and a few tables outside. Service tends to be friendly and quick, useful when someone's hungry and short-tempered. Hot wings, tenders and the loaded dirty fries with cheese sauce and gravy get the most praise; one visitor reckons the chicken beats the big chain down the road. Worth knowing: the menu board takes a minute to decode, standards can be patchy, and it fills up at busy times.
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.
Roomy, spotless city-centre spot with fast service, well-liked burgers and afternoon tea, high chairs and pram access — book ahead, it gets packed.
Roomy, buzzy dim sum where locals eat — fast hot food, huge tick-sheet menu, high chairs and a kids' menu.
A lively Southampton chain pub serving classic pub food, with outdoor seating and regular promotions at a mid-range price.