Pub · East Sheen
The Victoria is a much-loved local pub in East Sheen that pulls off the trick of feeling genuinely welcoming without trying too hard — the food is reliably good, the drinks menu is a cut above, and the staff have a warmth that makes the whole family feel at home. There's a decent outdoor seating area that comes into its own on warmer days, and inside you'll find highchairs and a kids' menu ready to go, plus the place is easy to navigate with a buggy. Vegan options are on the menu for grown-ups watching what they eat, though there's no baby-changing facility on site, so worth bearing in mind if you're coming with very little ones.
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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