Restaurants · Newtownards
Worth the drive out from Newtownards, this is the kind of country pub where a chilly-morning lunch turns into a long one. The rooms are broken up into small, snug spaces, so you can often get somewhere quiet with only a few tables around you rather than sitting in the middle of the noise — good if you've a toddler mid-wobble. Buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and a huge free car park take the stress out of arriving. Food is genuinely good rather than fussy gastropub portions: brick-oven pizzas, triple-cooked chips, the crispy pheasant, big plates of slow-braised beef cheek, and vegetable soup the regulars swear by. Vegan options and takeaway collection too. Staff check in without hovering. It's busy most days — ring ahead rather than chancing it.
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 cafe at Castle Espie in Newtownards with a kids' menu, handy for a coffee and a bite with the children.
A laid-back Newtownards coffee shop with a kids' menu, making it a comfortable stop for a family coffee and a bite.
A warm, family-friendly Newtownards restaurant with a kids' menu and high chairs, rated 4.6 on Google and gentle on the wallet.