Restaurant · Gainsborough
Set inside a bowling green, so it looks unpromising from the car park — but push through the door and you're met with a dessert chiller and walls of old film posters, and the place turns out to be genuinely warm. Portions are big and the kitchen doesn't scrimp, which is the sort of value that matters when you're feeding four. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access, a garden and free parking with an overflow, plus an outdoor play park the children will head straight for. Staff cope well with big family tables — one group of twelve with five small children found nothing was too much trouble. Worth knowing: it fills up, service can slow badly when a large party lands, and families tend to skip it in the school holidays.
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.
Restaurant in Gainsborough with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.7★ (215 Google reviews).
An easygoing garden centre café in Gainsborough with a 4.3 Google rating and sensible mid-range prices for the family.
Generous Sunday roasts that arrive fast, free parking on the square, high chairs and a kids' menu — book ahead for weekends.