Ethiopian · Middlesbrough
Ethiopian cooking is a brilliant thing to try with children — stews and vegetables served on injera, scooped up with your hands, so there's no cutlery battle and fussy eaters can pick at whatever looks safe. There's a kids' menu if that feels like a stretch, plus high chairs, and vegan and gluten-free dishes if anyone in your group needs them. Prices sit at the cheap end, and you can get a buggy in without lifting it over a step. It's a lively room rather than a hushed one, and 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.
Middlesbrough Chinese restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs and step-free buggy access — lively enough for children, and worth booking.
Middlesbrough spot with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free options — booking recommended.
Quiet, budget-friendly Middlesbrough pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices.