Cafés · Newark
Tucked into Newark with its own free car park, this is a tearoom that makes an outing with small children genuinely easy — level access from the car park right through to a wheelchair-accessible loo with room to turn a buggy around, high chairs waiting, and a kids' menu. Food comes out piping hot and fast, which matters when someone's patience is thinning. The goats cheese and beetroot salad gets particular praise, as does the posh fish finger brioche, and the coffee has a proper following. There's a lounge area upstairs and a good-sized outdoor seating area with blankets for cooler days. Staff are attentive and quick with small kindnesses like filling water bottles. It gets busy at weekends, when service can slow and orders back up, so go early if you can.
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.
A relaxed, mid-priced Mansfield pub with outdoor seating and a friendly 4.4 rating, welcoming families for an easy meal out.
A relaxed, traditional Newark pub with outdoor seating and honest food, well rated by families at 4.4 stars.
Cosy 26-seat café near Newark with a flower-filled garden, grass parking, generous breakfasts and cake slices big enough to share.