Steak house · Bristol
Bristol parents who want a proper grown-up dinner without leaving the children at home get a rare thing here — serious cooking that still makes room for a pram and a high chair. The steaks come off a wood grill with a smoky edge people talk about for months, and the sharing cuts (chateaubriand, T-bone) mean one order can feed a small table. Croquettes, especially the beef and mushroom, disappear fast with little ones. Sides — mac and cheese, chips, the gratin — arrive generously, and food comes at a steady pace rather than all at once. Book ahead; it fills up, and daily steak weights get chalked off a blackboard, so an early sitting gets the pick. Free parking helps, there's outdoor seating, and staff are attentive without hovering. It's a splurge, not a Tuesday.
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.
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