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Cosy Edinburgh basement pub with a log fire, real ales, hearty pub grub and outdoor seating for relaxed family visits.
Cafés · Edinburgh
Thistle Cafe is a casual café in Edinburgh with outdoor seating, so you can let the kids stretch their legs on a dry day while you grab a coffee. It sits in the mid-range price bracket, making it an easy spot to drop into without too much planning.

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.
Cosy Edinburgh basement pub with a log fire, real ales, hearty pub grub and outdoor seating for relaxed family visits.
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