Pub · Hackney
Tucked under a railway arch in Hackney, this microbrewery has earned real devotion for its slow-smoked Sunday roasts — the seven-hour brined rotisserie chicken and pork belly are the ones to go for, served with proper roasty potatoes and homemade gravy. The beer garden out back is a genuine bonus for families, with fairy lights and enough room for little ones to breathe, and the venue is buggy-accessible with highchairs and baby-changing facilities on hand. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the food is hearty and unfussy enough that most families find something that works.
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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