Restaurant · Plymouth
A busy Friday night here doesn't seem to mean a long wait — tables held for pre-bookings, food out fast, which matters when a toddler has hit the wall. You pay at the till before eating, so there's no hovering for the bill with a fidgety child at the end. The chicken is the draw: peri sauces to slather on, generous plates for the money, and the sunset burger (sweet onion jam, cheddar, Portuguese roll) gets particular praise. Chicken livers are done well here, and the chocolate cake is better than it has any right to be. Coeliac families are looked after — almost anything can be adapted, cooked separately and flagged as an allergy. High chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access, outdoor seating and free parking at the Barbican Leisure park. It gets loud and hectic at peak times, and the odd off-night on service crops up.
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.
A budget-friendly Plymouth grillhouse with a kids' menu and a 4.5 rating from nearly 500 diners — easy for a family meal out.
Dependable Italian-American chain with free parking, buggy access and patient staff — book ahead, and skip the booths if you've a pram.
Warm, patient staff and soft buttery dough balls on the Barbican — pram-friendly, free parking, but book ahead at weekends.