British · Nottingham
Grand, high-ceilinged and genuinely lovely to look at — the sort of room that makes a birthday lunch feel like an occasion, though it's a smarter, more grown-up setting than a soft-play café, so it suits older children who'll sit through three courses better than a wriggly toddler. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the team are warm and attentive from the moment you arrive at the bar. Food gets real praise: the French onion soup, chicken skewers and cottage pie all land well, portions are generous, and courses are paced with enough gap to actually enjoy them. Worth knowing: it's busy midweek when the set-menu deal is on, drinks are pricey with no draught beer, a service charge goes on automatically, and one parent found the chips a letdown against everything else. Book ahead.
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.
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