Restaurant · Bristol
Indoor mini golf with two heavily themed courses — a rainforest route and the Ancient Explorer — plus pizza and snacks, so you can make a proper afternoon of it rather than rushing off to find lunch. The holes are clever without being frustrating, which means younger children stay interested instead of giving up halfway round; there are swinging vines and animal statues to look at even when it's not their turn. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, and the staff are patient, handing out tips on the trickier holes. Two honest snags: weekends and half-term get busy enough to queue three groups deep per hole, and it isn't cheap once you've added food. Go midweek if you can — quiet visits let families take their time. One parent found the food "delicious and fairly reasonably priced".
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.
Hamburger in Bristol with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.3★ (64 Google reviews).
Enormous pizzas, warm service with restless toddlers, and a lemon sorbet in a lemon — book ahead for busy weekend evenings.
A relaxed Bristol coffee stop with high chairs and outdoor seating, good for a quick drink and snack with the kids.