Bars · Loughborough
A relaxed Loughborough pub where families are welcome, The Waterside Inn keeps things easy with mid-range prices and a steady 4.4 rating from nearly 2,000 reviews. The outdoor seating is the real draw when the weather plays along — handy space to spread out while the kids wriggle between bites.
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.
A well-loved Loughborough restaurant rated 4.8 by close to 600 diners — a special-occasion choice for a family meal out.
A relaxed Loughborough tea shop with high chairs and outdoor seating, easy for families stopping in for a cuppa and a casual bite.
A well-loved Loughborough café with high chairs for little ones and a glowing 4.8 rating from happy locals.