Restaurant · Eastbourne
Set beside the pond in Princes Park, this is a park café that behaves like a proper restaurant — bright, clean and roomy inside, with big windows over the water and swans and boats to point at while you wait. There's space to park a pram, plenty of high chairs, outdoor tables, and a kids' menu alongside vegan choices, so nobody's stuck. Ordering is by QR code at the table, which is quick when someone's hungry; food tends to land in around 15 minutes. The roasts get the loudest praise — generous portions, properly tasty — plus fish and chips, big salads and very good coffee. It's usually busy, so book if you can, and be warned the online system doesn't always flag sold-out dishes. One parent calls the setting "beautiful views over the park pond".
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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Lively Eastbourne spot with kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and free parking — booking recommended.
Budget-friendly Eastbourne café with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and a quiet feel.