Restaurant · Manchester
Two floors of proper old Manchester pub, all dark wood and history, with a fire that makes it worth arriving early to grab a seat nearby. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are sorted, and the staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, which matters when you've got a tired child in tow. Portions come out generous — the fish and chunky chips gets a lot of love, as does the club sandwich, and there's more for vegans than you'd expect from a pub this traditional. Breakfast is good value. It's not cheap, and the menu is short with items occasionally unavailable, so it's worth a look before you commit. Weekends and match days fill it up fast, though families do report walking in and finding a table.
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.
Japanese in Manchester with highchairs — 4.8★ (6,181 Google reviews).
Central Manchester chain café by the tram stop with a lift, kids' menu and praised breakfast sandwiches — cramped downstairs, roomier up.
A mid-priced café in central Manchester, handy for a family pit-stop while you're out exploring the city.