Bistro · Chester
Tucked away in Hoole on the edge of Chester, this is a small, intimate French-leaning kitchen that treats families properly rather than tolerating them — there are high chairs, a kids' menu, vegan options, and free parking, which spares you the Chester city-centre hunt. The team are chatty and genuinely happy to explain a dish, and regulars who come back monthly find themselves recognised and steered towards the good stuff. The fries, the walnut ketchup and the chocolate crémeux get named again and again, and the wine list runs to genuinely unusual bottles. Two honest caveats: it's a compact room, so a pram is a squeeze and it suits older children or a one-child lunch better than a full brood, and portions are refined rather than filling — one parent found them "absurdly small" for the price. Book ahead; it fills.
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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