Costa Coffee
Counter-service Manchester coffee shop with high chairs, hot drinks and sweet snacks — an easy 4.3-rated stop with the kids.

Pub · Manchester

Handy enough to duck into before a train, this Manchester pub keeps a proper old-fashioned feel — retro touches, high ceilings and enough space that a buggy isn't a problem. Parents note it stays lively without tipping into rowdy, even at lunchtime, and nobody hurries you out once the plates are cleared, which matters when a toddler eats at their own pace. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating, plus roomy, clean toilets. Portions are generous and prices genuinely low — a cooked breakfast around £4.25, hearty pies, well-cooked steak, decent fish and chips and a mixed grill big enough for two. Weekends are a different story: on busy Saturdays and match days you order by QR code and food can arrive slowly or out of order, so go early or expect a wait.

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.
Counter-service Manchester coffee shop with high chairs, hot drinks and sweet snacks — an easy 4.3-rated stop with the kids.
Roomy city-centre pub minutes from Piccadilly, with a people-watching patio, kids' menu, high chairs and famously huge portions.
Pub in Manchester — 4.4★ (1,707 Google reviews).