Family friendly dining in London: Best places to eat with kids
- Tracy Tristram
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Fact: Hangry kids are the worst kinda kids! Thankfully, we know all about family friendly dining in London and the best places to eat with kids - the ones perfect for a pit stop after a day of adventuring around town. Read on for our fave eateries in London where fun is on the menu and easy dining is the dish of the day...
Fun Eats Around London for Families
Purezza (Camden)
Vegan pizza with a playful twist—try the wild “BBQ Bourbon” slice topped with mushrooms, kimchi and bourbon BBQ sauce. It’s kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and even offers kids eat free deals
Wright Brothers (Battersea Power Station)
“Under-the-sea” themed menu delights—think fish & chips, mussels or burgers served alongside colouring-in sheets and activity pages to keep young imaginations swimming.
Inamo (Soho & Covent Garden)
Asian tapas while the kids play—interactive tables let you sneak in a game of Air Hockey, Space Invaders or pool while waiting for your food. Clever, right?
Top Hat Restaurant (Tottenham Court Road)
A Monopoly mash-up with themed eats like the “Cash Cow Burger” and “Mr Monopoly’s Millionaire Cheesecake”—plus, you can play a giant 15 m×15 m version of the board game.
Puttshack (Bank & Westfield)
Mini-golf meets pizza and burgers! Grab sharing platters, feed the little ones, and hit a hole-in-one—just book ahead to avoid meltdowns over missed putts.
Brigit’s Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus
Okay, not a restaurant—but cake and sightseeing in one go? Classic or themed (Paddington, Peppa Pig, Grinch), pre-booking essential.
All Star Lanes (Holborn, Brick Lane, Westfields)
Bowling + US-style food = winning combo. For around £15–£17.50, kids get a meal, soft drink, dessert or shake and a game of bowling.
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium (Bethnal Green)
If your kids are 12+, tea becomes purr-fect with rescue kitties to cuddle. A furry café experience—strictly for older kids, though.
Mudchute Kitchen (Isle of Dogs)
Farm fresh and budget-friendly, this café sits in a city farm courtyard—horses, barnyard vibes, and a café that’s low-cost and super family-friendly when it comes to eating in London with kids.
Din Tai Fung (Covent Garden, Selfridges, Tottenham Court Road)
Kids go ga-ga for the dim sum and watching the chefs work their magic through a glass window. A Michelin-rated treat that’s fun and delicious.
The Rosendale (West Dulwich)
A kid-welcoming Victorian pub with colouring books, table football, a toddler zone, climbing frames and seasonal pub fare—for both plant-based eaters and steak lovers.
Café Murano (Bermondsey, Covent Garden, St James’s)
A relaxed Italian spot from Angela Hartnett, with a super-affordable £10 kids' menu and roast potatoes that adults might happily steal.
Archipelago (Fitzrovia)
Daredevil diners, unite! Exotic eats like python, kangaroo and crickets await—but if that’s too much, there are familiar options too.
The Attendant (Fitzrovia)
Not your average café—this one’s in a converted Victorian loo. It’s quirky, clean, and open till 3 pm, perfect for potty-humoured families seeking brunch.
God’s Own Junkyard (Walthamstow)
Neon-lovers, this one’s for you. Europe’s biggest neon sign collection glows above an in-house café. Weekends only—but wow, the kids (and you) will love it.
Creative Biscuit (South Woodford)
Paint pottery and nibble biscuits? Yes please. A ceramics café that serves creativity with treats—book your arty family session here.
BrewDog Waterloo (Waterloo)
Craft beer for grown-ups plus duckpin bowling, a giant indoor slide, ice-cream van and scavenger hunts for the kids. Little ones can enjoy free meals on selected days, while adults relax with a pint from 60 taps. A complete family win.
Lost Souls Pizza (Camden)
Vamp-esque black charcoal pizzas, 80s tunes and grown-up cocktails lit up with family fun. A Camden twist on pizza night.
Sticks’n’Sushi (Soho, Covent Garden, Battersea, etc.)
Sushi platters and bento boxes from around £10, plus fun sushi masterclasses for ages 8–12—creative dining at its tastiest.
Marugame Udon (Multiple Locations)
Fast, fresh udon bowls—and a kids' meal (bowl, drink, apple) for about £4.95? Affordable and tasty, plus fun counters where kids can watch chefs in action.
Padella (Shoreditch)
Ridiculously slurpable pasta; kids eat free during half term and summer holidays—quick, delicious, and friendly.
Tonkotsu (Various)
Ramen bento boxes built for little appetites—with chicken katsu or veggie options. Warm, satisfying, and kid-approved.
Roka Aldwych (Holborn, Charlotte Street, Aldwych)
Weekend kids brunches with free meals for under-5s—hello crispy prawn maki and cod fish fingers with yuzu mayo.
Big Penny Social (Walthamstow)
A beer hall that doubles as a playground—tons of space, burgers, pizza, and a dedicated kids’ menu.
Caravan (All-day dining, multiple sites)
Brunch, lunch, dinner—with options like cornbread, pancakes, and global-inspired dishes. Stylish yet welcoming to families.
Giraffe (King’s Cross, Victoria, Southbank)
Reliable family chain: kids’ breakfast dishes from £1, mains from £3. Friendly, affordable, fuss-free.
Côte (Various London)
French-style bistro with consistent, hearty fare. Two-course kids menu ~£8.50, three-course ~£10.50 for under-7s.
The Langham – Children’s Afternoon Tea (Marylebone)
Classic afternoon tea with a kid-friendly twist—a lovely (and special) treat for a birthday or celebration.
Coppa Club Igloos (Lower Thames Street)
Dining in a glass igloo: cosy, quirky, and very Instagrammable. Kids’ menus are reasonably priced—and the novelty is half the fun.
Family-friendly dining in London final thoughts
These places aren't just meals—they’re mini adventures: sliding in pubs, sushi rolling, igloo catches—all great ways to keep the little ones excited between bites.
Top image: London for Kidz at Din Tai Fung
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