Pub · Cambridge
A proper local, this one — bare wood tables, two wood-burning fires going through winter, and a back garden with outdoor seating that families settle into on warmer days. The kitchen does short Italian-British: thin, stone-baked pizzas around £14 that come out fast, which matters when someone's hit the wall, and there's a kids' menu, high chairs and free parking. Staff are genuinely kind — if food is slow or wrong, someone comes over to say so themselves. Games and books on hand help fill the wait, and buggy access is fine. Worth knowing: the pizzas have been patchy lately since a kitchen change, with a few people finding the calzone underfilled. Live bands play at weekends, so it gets loud then. One regular sums it up as "very comfortable taking kids here as 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.
A relaxed Cambridge coffee shop with outdoor seating and a 4.7 rating — an easy, low-key stop with the little ones in tow.
Roomy, low-priced Cambridge pub with free parking, a proper kids' menu, generous portions and a terrace — busy at weekends.
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