Café · Forest Hill
Tucked inside the grounds of the Horniman Museum, this recently refurbished café has a genuinely warm, family-friendly atmosphere — the kind of place where staff are welcoming and nobody bats an eyelid at little ones. There's a kids' menu, highchairs are available, and the outdoor space is a real bonus on a decent day, with the museum gardens right on your doorstep. Buggies get around easily, and there are vegan options on the menu, though baby changing isn't on site so you'd need to use the museum facilities nearby.
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