The Eagle
Victorian pub namechecked in the rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel, with courtyard garden and weekly quiz.
Brunch · Clerkenwell
The Shepherdess Cafe is a proper old-school greasy spoon on City Road — no frills, no fuss, just hot coffee, a busy grill, and honest, filling food that hits the spot. It's a relaxed, unpretentious spot where families are welcome, and there's a kids' menu alongside what should be highchairs available, so little ones are catered for. The cafe is buggy-accessible and has some outdoor space, which is handy when you need a bit of breathing room.

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.
Victorian pub namechecked in the rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel, with courtyard garden and weekly quiz.
Style bar with exposed brick and junkstore decor serving cocktails and innovative global cuisine.
Casual Islington slushie spot with buggy access and a likely kids' menu.