Restaurant · Cardiff
Tucked into the hotel building near the city centre, this is more spacious than you'd expect — plenty of room to park a pram beside the table without shuffling chairs, and high chairs and a kids' menu are there when you need them. It's open all day, which helps when lunch has slipped to half three, and the staff come across as genuinely welcoming rather than merely polite. The tomato soup tastes properly homemade, the half roast chicken is the thing people come back for, and burgers land well, though the fries can disappoint. Two honest notes: it's quiet outside peak times, so don't expect buzz to cover a noisy toddler, and it's worth booking. Food quality does swing — one visit can be a little gem, another distinctly ordinary.
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.
Familiar Cardiff coffee stop with high chairs and outdoor seating, serving hot drinks, iced coolers and easy snacks.
Long-standing Cardiff bar with crayon packs for little ones, a £1 kids' lunch, cheap midweek deals and famously friendly staff.
Crisp fried chicken, gravy and sweet spaghetti that kids devour, with high chairs and a kids' menu — just expect a wait at peak times.