Mary's Milk Bar
Ice cream shop in Edinburgh — 4.7★ (2,737 Google reviews).

Bars · Edinburgh
This dark-wood Edinburgh pub leans into traditional Scottish music and a big whisky list, but the outdoor seating gives families a bit more room to settle in with the little ones. With a solid 4.3 rating across nearly 2,500 reviews, it's a relaxed spot to soak up some local character without breaking the bank.

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.
Ice cream shop in Edinburgh — 4.7★ (2,737 Google reviews).
A laid-back Edinburgh bar with outdoor seating and a solid 4.4 rating, easy for a relaxed family afternoon.
A laid-back Edinburgh coffee shop with a kids' menu, well-loved across more than a thousand reviews.