Spanish · Covent Garden
Barrafina Adelaide Street is a cosy, contemporary Spanish tapas bar in the heart of the West End, serving the kind of sharing plates that make a meal feel like a proper occasion — the specials menu is well worth exploring. It's a relaxed spot for families who enjoy grazing together, and highchairs are available for little ones, with step-free buggy access making it straightforward to arrive with a pram. There's no dedicated children's menu or outdoor seating, and it's worth booking ahead for busier times, but the attentive service and vegan options on the menu give families a decent amount of flexibility.
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.
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