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Quiet Southend pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, gluten-free options, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating — worth booking.
Café · Southend-on-Sea
A mixed-age group works well here, since the kids' menu and high chairs cover the youngest while everyone else eats from the main café and bakery side. Getting in is step free, so a buggy rolls straight through without anyone lifting it over a step, and there's outdoor seating when little ones need more room than a table allows. Vegan and gluten-free choices mean fussy eaters or allergy needs don't turn into a separate errand. It's a moderately noisy room, so a chatty toddler won't stand out — worth booking ahead.

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.
Quiet Southend pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, gluten-free options, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating — worth booking.
Quiet Southend pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and gluten-free options.
Budget-friendly Southend chippy with high chairs, a kids' menu, outdoor tables and vegan and gluten-free choices.