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A well-rated, mid-priced Edinburgh bar with a relaxed feel — handy to ring ahead about families before you go.

Cafés · Edinburgh
The Cafe at the Palace sits inside Holyrood Palace and makes an easy stop with little ones — there are high chairs on hand, and plenty of vegan options alongside the pastries, mains and afternoon tea. When the weather's kind, the outdoor seating is a nice spot to let everyone spread out a bit.

The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
A well-rated, mid-priced Edinburgh bar with a relaxed feel — handy to ring ahead about families before you go.
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