Restaurant · Cambridge
Tucked into Grantchester village a riverside walk from Cambridge, this is a proper old pub — beamed ceilings, a log fire, cosy nooks — with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating in the middle of the village for warmer days. Families rate the roasts especially highly, alongside fish and chips, hearty pies and generous salads, and there's a genuinely wide gluten-free and vegan choice if anyone in your group needs it. Staff are quick and attentive without hovering, which matters when a toddler's patience is running out. Two honest snags: parking is free but limited, so Sunday lunchtimes can mean circling the village, and a couple of dishes have landed under-seasoned. It's popular enough that booking is wise. Dogs are made a real fuss of, not just tolerated.
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.
Big garden pub with a play area, fairy lights and a solid kids' menu — just don't arrive late, and expect lunch prices to sting.
Smart Grantchester-side dining with standout Sunday roasts, a kids' menu, high chairs, outdoor seating and free parking — book ahead for Sundays.
A roomy, spotless Cambridge café doing exceptional breakfasts, with outdoor table tennis, free parking and room for a whole family to sit together.