Bars · Manchester
Barlow Croft is a budget-friendly chain pub in Manchester, set in an entertainment complex with meal deals and sport on the TVs. There's an indoor play area to keep the kids busy, so you can settle in for a relaxed meal without the usual fidgeting.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
A budget-friendly Manchester café with outdoor seating, vegan options, and a 4.7 rating from over 300 happy reviewers.
Pub in Cheadle — 4.2★ (1,470 Google reviews).
A well-rated Cheadle garden centre with a café — an easygoing, mid-priced spot for a relaxed family wander and a bite.