Gastropub · Ashbourne
Worth booking ahead — it fills up fast, and the beer garden on a sunny weekend is a proper scrum. There's a heated garden room for the in-between days, which is handy when the weather turns and you've got a pram to shelter. Buggy access is fine and the car park is free and right by the door. The kitchen does a short, well-sourced menu rather than a sprawling one: steak cooked properly, a cheese board people rave about, good puddings. Staff are attentive and, as one visitor put it, "nothing was too much trouble" — though on very busy nights service between courses can drag. It's £££ and portions lean elegant rather than enormous, so hungry children may want a pudding. Kids' menu and high chairs are there. Ten minutes from Alton Towers, too.
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.
Quiet, budget-friendly Ashbourne pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices.
An airy, rustic café and farm shop near Uttoxeter for drinks, light bites, and local artisan produce to take home.
A well-loved Uttoxeter pub with outdoor seating and a 4.6 rating, offering a relaxed, family-friendly spot at mid-range prices.