Restaurant · Forres
Right in the middle of Forres, this is the kind of cosy traditional pub where the open fire is lit and the staff actually chat to you — patient, warm, and quick to find you a table in the bar even on a busy night without a booking. That bar side is the easier bet with children: quieter at early lunch, comfy, and calm, and dogs are welcome too. The kitchen punches above its weight — the roast chicken has a following, the chicken and haggis bake gets raved about, and the sticky toffee pudding is worth ordering. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, a separate vegan menu (leaning spicy) and free parking. Two honest notes: service can lag in the bar when the restaurant's slammed, and standards have wobbled lately, with one parent finding the toilets grubby.
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.
Lively Forres café with a kids' menu, high chairs and step-free buggy access, plus vegan and gluten-free choices.
Quiet, low-cost Forres restaurant with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free access, and vegan and gluten-free choices.
Family-friendly Indian in Forres with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free options — booking recommended.