Restaurants · Edinburgh
Perched right on the water at Newhaven, this is one of those places where the view does half the work — a wall of sea outside the window, and a cosy, tastefully done room behind you. It gets genuinely busy, so book if you want a table inside; the outdoor seating is a decent fallback on a fair day and easier with a pram. Staff are notably patient — they'll squeeze people in without a booking and shuffle tables when they can, which matters when you're arriving with children in tow. Fish and chips and the ribs get the loudest praise, portions are generous for ££, and the sticky toffee pudding has a following. High chairs, a kids' menu, vegan options and free parking all help. Dogs are welcome, so it can get noisy.
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A wood-panelled Edinburgh pub with sea views, classic British food, and a garden where the kids can stretch their legs.
A laid-back Edinburgh pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options and outdoor seating for easy family meals.
A relaxed Edinburgh café at the Sculpture Workshop with a kids' menu, high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options.