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Budget Brighton pub with comfort food, a daily carvery and outdoor seating — an easy, low-key spot for a casual family meal.

Cafés · Brighton
Hilltop Cafe is a relaxed spot in Brighton where the little ones get their own kids' menu and there's outdoor seating for when the weather plays nice. With vegan options on the menu too, it's an easy choice for families with different tastes to please, and at this price point you won't feel guilty about the babyccinos. It's a local favourite, with a 4.3 rating across more than 700 reviews.

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.
Budget Brighton pub with comfort food, a daily carvery and outdoor seating — an easy, low-key spot for a casual family meal.
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