Modern British · Westminster
Tucked inside a smart Chelsea hotel on Sloane Street, The Drawing Room (also known as the Cadogan Lounge) is a refined spot for afternoon tea that genuinely welcomes families — staff are warmly attentive from the moment you arrive, and the menu has drawn praise for its inventive savoury bites like pulled pork pork pie. Highchairs are available and the venue is easy to navigate with a buggy, and there's a kids' menu so little ones aren't left out of the occasion. Vegan options are on offer too, though do note there's no outdoor space or baby-changing facilities here.
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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