The Hay Barn Cafe — Newark

Cafés · Newark

The Hay Barn Cafe

4.8 (446 reviews)
££ 📍 30 Eakring Rd, Newark NG22 0AG

About The Hay Barn Cafe

Small, warm and properly loved by the families who keep coming back — 26 seats inside, farmhouse tables, fairy lights, and a garden full of flowers when the weather plays along. Parking is easy on the unique grass-covered lot, and buggy access plus high chairs and a kids' menu mean you're not fighting the room. It's cosy enough that at busy times you may wait for a table, so aim off-peak or take the outdoor seating. Food comes out fast once ordered, portions are generous, and the cake slices are big enough to split — one parent regularly halves theirs and saves the rest for tomorrow. The Haybarn breakfast has genuine devotees, the scones (the vanilla especially) get raved about, and the specials board changes weekly. Staff are friendly and quick. Dog-friendly inside too.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

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.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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