Pub · Nottingham
The carvery is the main event here, and at around £8.99 for a standard plate it's genuinely cheap for a family — tender beef, proper parsnips people rave about even when they don't usually like them, and a giant Yorkshire pudding. Roast potatoes can be a bit dry and the Yorkshires are hit and miss, so it's honest rather than faultless. For parents, the practical stuff stacks up: plentiful free parking right beside a good stretch of outdoor seating, buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu, and you can order from your phone, which gets food and drinks out fast when someone's losing patience. The dining areas are notably clean — no sticky tables — though the toilets are dated. Save room for the biscoff cheesecake, and there's usually cake to take away.
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.
Riverside pub with free parking, buggy access and roomy indoor and garden seating; order at the bar, but weekends get loud.
Roomy Nottingham Harvester with free parking, high chairs and quick food — the mixed grill is the pick, though it's pricey for pub grub.
Two-star Michelin cooking in a curiously industrial corner of Nottingham — special-occasion prices, warm service, and a garden for pre-dinner drinks.