Ye Olde Cock Tavern
Dating from 1549 (and on this site since 1887) this pub has hosted Pepys, Dickens and Dr Johnson.
Modern British · St Pauls
Chambers sits inside a hotel near Temple, serving the sort of grown-up, nicely presented food — think crab linguini, lamb, and an eclectic menu with good vegetarian choices — that parents can genuinely enjoy alongside the kids. The highlight for many families is the courtyard outdoor dining area, which gives everyone a bit of breathing room, and the restaurant is buggy-accessible with highchairs and a children's menu available. There's no soft play or baby-changing on site, so it suits families with slightly older or more settled little ones rather than those with very young babies in tow.

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Dating from 1549 (and on this site since 1887) this pub has hosted Pepys, Dickens and Dr Johnson.
Historic gathering place doling out carefully sourced pub grub, wine & draught beer.
Calm, welcoming riverside spot with highchairs, buggy access, and outdoor seating near the Thames.