Mediterranean · Liverpool
Small, warm and right in the city centre, this is the kind of place where food lands fast — handy when someone's patience is running out. The charcoal pit is on view, which buys you a few minutes of distraction, and the grilled kebabs that come off it are the draw: chicken and lamb, Adana, the mixed grill, plus halloumi and a garlic bread one family measured against a nine-inch pizza. Portions are generous and prices gentle, and there's a kids' menu and high chairs. Staff are quick, kind and unfussed by questions — a gluten-free request was handled well. Worth knowing it's genuinely compact, so a pram will need parking by the door, and it fills up in the evening; the larger branch is the livelier option. One parent found the charcoal flavours "insane".
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.
Classic city-centre Liverpool pub with a kids' menu, high chairs and genuinely warm staff — go at lunchtime, before the evening crowd builds.
A mid-priced Liverpool bar and kitchen on Victoria Street, rated 4.1 over 139 reviews — handy for a relaxed city-centre meal.
Lively Liverpool city-centre brunch spot with a kids' menu, high chairs, outdoor tables and famously warm, attentive service.