Hamburger · Bristol
Order by QR code, grab a spot on the deck, and you're eating burgers on a permanently moored barge in the harbour — which children tend to find far more exciting than any high street chain. The terrace is heated and covered, so it works in winter as well as summer, and there's a proper cabin inside the hull with booths and tables if the weather turns. Food comes fast, which matters when someone's patience is running out. The patties are juicy in a proper bun, the bacon burger and the breaded pickles with dill mayo get particular love, and the weekday lunch deal keeps a family meal genuinely affordable. High chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access and customer toilets are all sorted. It gets busy and loud on evenings and sunny afternoons, when people spill onto the cobbles with pints.
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.
Steak house in Bristol with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.1★ (806 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Bristol — 4.2★ (682 Google reviews).
Roomy harbourside café with well-spaced seating, a kids' menu and standout squid, pizzas and sticky toffee pudding — though food can be slow.