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Pub · South Shields

The Steamboat

4.6 (695 reviews)
££ 📍 27 Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1EQ

About The Steamboat

Bringing children to a pub can feel like a gamble, but the practicalities here are already sorted — high chairs are on hand, there's a kids' menu, and step-free access means you're not bumping a buggy up a step at the door. The quiet noise level is worth knowing: it suits a calm lunch or an early tea more than it soaks up a loud toddler moment, so bear that in mind depending on your crowd. Gluten-free options are available too, which takes one worry off the table if someone in the family avoids wheat. Mid-range prices for the North East.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Likely
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Quiet
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

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.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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