The Woolpack Inn
A laid-back hotel bar in Alresford with a seasonal menu and outdoor seating, rated 4.4 and easy on the wallet at ££.

Cafés · Alresford
Set in Hampshire farmland with wide open views, this is an easy morning out with children — plenty of outdoor tables, free parking, and buggy access, so nobody has to fold anything down in a doorway. Sundays bring a cheerful mix of families, walkers and cyclists, and food arrives quickly, which matters when someone is past the point of waiting. The Turkish eggs come up again and again: poached properly, with herby preserved lemon yoghurt, pistachio dukkah and rosemary focaccia for dunking. There's a gelato cart, good coffee, and a kids' menu and high chairs. The menu is short, and one visitor found the brunch plates pleasant rather than memorable. Around £17 for eggs and a drink; more like £48 for two with smoothies. One visitor calls it "a beautiful escape" from city life.

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 laid-back hotel bar in Alresford with a seasonal menu and outdoor seating, rated 4.4 and easy on the wallet at ££.
A relaxed farm shop café near Basingstoke with high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options, rated 4.5 across 240 reviews.
A relaxed Basingstoke pub in a restored 17th-century carriage house, with warmly decorated rooms and outdoor seating for family meals.