Restaurant · Southampton
Sunday lunch here needs booking, which tells you plenty — the roasts are the reason people come back, beef cooked pink and juicy with everything on the plate done properly, and the mac and cheese alongside gets its own praise. It's grown into more restaurant than pub, light and open inside with genuine room to spread out, so a pram isn't a problem and neither is a table of relatives. There's a big garden with a tent space and outside seating, plus a generous free car park. High chairs and a kids' menu are sorted. Two honest snags: it's next to the M27 so the outside noise carries, and prices sit above average for what arrives — sides can be stingy. Weekends get very busy, though families say the staff handle the rush well.
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.
Huge, affordable carvery with a play area, big free car park and legendary cakes — book ahead for busy Saturdays.
A laid-back Southampton pub doing grilled mains and fajitas, with a kids' menu and high chairs for an easy family meal out.
Friendly Southampton local with kids' menu, high chairs and free parking — come for the Sunday roast, avoid loud live-music nights.