Restaurant · St Pauls
Tempio Bar & Restaurant sits on Temple Avenue near the Thames, and with its warm, elegant décor and genuinely welcoming staff it makes for a relaxed, unhurried meal out — reviewers mention a pleasantly calm atmosphere, which is a real bonus when you've got little ones in tow. Highchairs are available and the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy, and there's outdoor space if the kids need a bit of fresh air. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the kitchen can cater for vegan and halal diets, and the steaks and puddings come highly recommended.
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Hotel restaurant near Temple with a courtyard, highchairs and a kids' menu — best for slightly older children.
Historic gathering place doling out carefully sourced pub grub, wine & draught beer.
Dating from 1549 (and on this site since 1887) this pub has hosted Pepys, Dickens and Dr Johnson.