Eating out with kids – what makes a restaurant truly family-friendly? Share to win a £100 family meal.

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Parents, we’ve all been there - keeping DCs entertained, avoiding meltdowns, and maybe even enjoying a meal ourselves! But what really makes a restaurant great for families?

What are your non-negotiables: a brilliant kid's menu, welcoming staff or the little extras that make all the difference? Maybe you’ve had a standout dining experience you’d love to share. We’d also love to hear your top tips to make dining out with kids easier?

Tell us in the comments and vote in the poll for a chance to win a £100 gift card for Toby Carvery, Harvester or Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery. Enter by Monday 5th May. T&Cs apply.

We like it when then bring the children’s drinks and food 1st even it’s it’s only nibbles such as dough balls. Also tables spaced out so the pram and buggy have plenty of room. Child friendly toilets ie with a step. Crayons and paper to draw with. Free child meals is a big big draw as sometimes they don’t want the food and then it feels a waste of money.

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A variety of different activites when the food is getting prepared because kids get tired and bored. Not just colouring because it is not suitable for alll ages like tweens. My kid has adhd and hates when there is colourign for little kids and not her ages. Also, make an effort for kids food to come first. Ask specifically what their food is. Be friendly to kids. Maybe a little sweet if they are old enough after eating.Ask parent first.

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