Restaurants · York
Set in a handsome old house by the river, this is the kind of place where a family meal feels like an occasion without anyone feeling out of place — one group walked in straight off a boat and were "treated like royalty." The staff are genuinely warm with children as well as adults, and food arrives promptly, which matters when a toddler has run out of patience. High chairs and a kids' menu are on hand, along with vegan options. Sunday lunch draws particular praise, as does the bone marrow hollandaise and the cheese board. The outdoor terrace overlooks the water — good for restless little ones between courses — and the dining rooms are handsome, with easy background music rather than clatter. It's ££ and feels special, so it's better suited to a proper occasion than a quick everyday stop.
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A York bar and bistro with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating, offering an easy mid-priced meal out with the family.
A relaxed riverside pub in York with outdoor seating, a simple global menu, Sunday roasts and easy-on-the-budget prices.
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