Steak house · Brighton
Somewhere between a proper grown-up dinner and a place you can actually bring the children — there's a kids' menu, high chairs, and enough room to get a pram in, which isn't a given at this end of the market in Brighton. Service is the thing people talk about most: attentive without hovering, patient explanations of the menu, and food that arrives promptly rather than leaving anyone at the table to unravel. The sharing roast gets high praise, as does the fillet steak, the short rib with truffle mac and cheese, and the scallops to start. Worth knowing before you go: it's genuinely pricey, portions on the sharing roast can feel light for two, and the vegetable sides are limited. Book ahead — it's smart inside and fills up. One parent called it a real gem that rivals far more expensive restaurants.
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.
All-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar for about £12 a head, with high chairs, a kids' menu and fast self-service.
Budget-friendly Brighton pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices — and a lively, forgiving atmosphere.
Cheap, cheerful two-floor Wetherspoons in a grand 1920s building — kids' menu, high chairs and plenty of space upstairs when it's busy.