Restaurant · Newcastle upon Tyne
Tucked away enough that you'll need to look twice for the door, this quirky spot is stuffed with odd memorabilia — the kind of place that keeps a bored five-year-old scanning the walls while you wait. Food is tapas-style small plates: Korean chicken, patatas bravas with chorizo, tempura king prawns, belly pork. The Korean sauce gets particular love, and there's a four-tapas-and-two-drinks deal for £30 Monday to Friday that makes a family lunch genuinely affordable. High chairs and a kids' menu are in place. Two honest caveats: portions are smaller than you might expect, so order more than feels sensible with hungry children, and service can lag badly when it's short-staffed — bottomless brunch sittings have run half an hour behind. If anyone in your group has a serious allergy, phone ahead and get specifics; the answers on the day have been vague.
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.
Huge, properly crisp slices from a fast-moving Grainger Market counter — cash only, barely any seating, but great value shared.
Roomy Eldon Square Italian with buggy access, high chairs and pasta worth ordering — though puddings run pricey for what they are.
Fast-arriving Asian food with a £6.50 lunchtime kids' menu, generous portions, high chairs and buggy access in central Newcastle.