Lounge Afrique
Lively Middlesbrough grill with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices — booking advised.

Caribbean · Middlesbrough

Bottomless brunch is what pulls most people in here, but it works for a family lunch too — buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and a few outdoor tables, with vegan options that go beyond a token salad. Service is the thing people keep coming back to: quick, warm, and unflustered when something goes wrong (a wrong meal came back sorted fast, without fuss). Drinks arrive rapidly and, as one parent put it, they're "not watered down". The one pot hash gets particular praise, and the Caribbean cooking is generous rather than fussy. Worth knowing it's a lively, loud room — it's the kind of place people book for birthdays — so if you want calm, go at lunchtime rather than a weekend evening. Prices sit in the mid range, and the app discounts are worth checking before you order.

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.
Lively Middlesbrough grill with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices — booking advised.
All-you-can-eat carved meats arrive fast and keep coming, with a big salad bar, high chairs and famously warm staff.
Step-free vegan spot in Middlesbrough with a kids' menu, high chairs and gluten-free choices; lively, and worth booking.