Restaurant · Birmingham
A big, good-looking city-centre spot that works better for families than you'd expect, so long as you time it right. Weekday lunches are calm enough to walk in without booking, and the staff seat you quickly and talk you through the menu properly — several parents mention how patient and reassuring they are when food takes a while. There are high chairs and a kids' menu, plus vegan options, and the fish and chips (including a masala version) come up again and again, alongside generous mains and a berry dessert people rave about. Worth knowing: weekend evenings bring a DJ and bottomless brunch crowds, and it gets loud enough that conversation is hard work — one parent found the music "drowning our conversation" at busier times. Come early, and it's a genuinely lovely, roomy room.
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.
Cheerfully noisy Neapolitan pizza with fast service, generous portions, high chairs and buggy room — expect a wait at peak times.
Big shareable portions, fast food from a flexible kitchen, kids' menu and high chairs — good-value Hippo Hour deals sweeten it.
Roomy, well-priced Wetherspoons five minutes from New Street, with high chairs, a kids' menu and notably kind, helpful staff.