Restaurant · Southampton
German food and beer in the middle of Southampton, and it handles a family better than the beer-hall setup suggests — buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and tables outside if you'd rather not be indoors. You order at the counter, which is either a blessing or a nuisance depending on how close your youngest is to melting down, but food arrives generously: the schnitzel comes so big one visitor was "absolutely stuffed", and the goulash gets praised again and again for its depth of flavour, with good mash and red cabbage alongside. Vegetarians are unusually well looked after. The staff are the reason people come back — patient, chatty, happy to let you taste a beer before committing, and quick to clear up a spilled drink without fuss. Weekend evenings get busy and lively; weekday afternoons are calm and quiet.
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.
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