Taking the family to dinner in London can be an expensive business. And it can be a stressful event if a restaurant is not prepared to cater for the little ones. We’ve put together some helpful suggestions on where to dine on a budget with kids. These seven London restaurants are as cozy as they are inexpensive.
Cocina Barbican en The Barbican Center
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Barbican Kitchen Barbican Centre, Silk St , Londres EC2Y 8DS , Reino UnidoGet directions
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+44 20 7638 4141
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Europe’s largest multi-arts center is home to cinemas, a theater, a concert hall and galleries, so there are plenty of ways for families to work up an appetite before refueling at the Barbican Kitchen. This ground-floor restaurant serves a variety of light sandwiches, hot sandwiches, and handmade pizzas, and children 12 and under eat free with each adult ordering a main meal.
Sticky Fingers, Kensington
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1 Phillimore Gardens, London W8 7QB, United KingdomGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7937 8690
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Founded by Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, Sticky Fingers in Kensington is a rock n ‘roll restaurant serving classic American dishes like baby back ribs and chili peppers. The kids menu (for under 12s) is just £ 7.95 for a meal, a drink and a dessert, and if you visit on a Monday you can take advantage of the ‘Monday Madness’ promotion with up to 50% off all dishes main for adults. . Don’t leave without exploring the memorabilia of the Rolling Stones, including gold records, guitars and portraits of the band.
Jamie’s Italian, various locations
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17-19 Denman St, Piccadilly, London W1D 7HW, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 3984 8133
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The best British chef and father of five, Jamie Oliver knows a thing or two about catering for children. Their Italian chain Jamie is ready for family dinners and each of London’s 6 outposts (including Piccadilly, Covent Garden and Victoria) have a casual and relaxed atmosphere. There are often ‘kids eat free’ promotions during the school holidays, but the regular children’s menu is just £ 6.50 for a main course, a salad and a drink. There is a focus on quality, sustainably sourced ingredients and fresh pasta is prepared on site every day. Activity packages are available for children and the 2-course lunch deal for adults is a steal at £ 11.95.
Vauxhall City Farm Cafe
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165 Tyers St, London SE11 5HS, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7582 4204
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Combine a day out with the animals and have lunch with the family at Vauxhall City Farm, a community space that houses horses, pigs, goats and llamas. In the shadow of MI6 and luxury apartments on the River Thames, this urban farm offers a small slice of the countryside in central London. Enjoy lunch at the Old Dairy Cafe, serving affordable sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and entrees from a weekly special menu. Half of it is available for children for around £ 2 and there are plenty of high chairs and an outdoor terrace with spacious tables for large groups.
Wahaca, various places
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66 Chandos Pl, London WC2N 4HG, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7240 1883
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Kids can build their own tacos at Wahaca, a bright and bustling Mexican restaurant chain with 15 outposts across London. For £ 5.25 kids can get creative filling tasty tortillas with chicken, steak, cod or veggies alongside the usual suspects like guacamole, cheese and salsa. The price includes a drink and sparkling babyccinos are provided free of charge. Spice levels are toned down for kids, but the dishes are packed with flavor.
Giraffe, various places
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Behind the Royal Festival Hall Riverside Level 1 Riverside, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7042 6900
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While children’s menus tend to feature around 3-4 options, the Giraffe restaurant chain offers a wide range of dishes for kids to choose from, including healthy mini brunches, smoothies, and puddings. The £ 6.50 meal deal is available all day every day and includes a main meal, a drink and a dessert. Restaurants serve dishes from around the world, so expect to see chicken katsu, pasta al pomodoro, and quesadillas on the menu. Keep an eye on the website for adult deals, as there are often 2-for-1 promotions, happy hours, and discounts.
Rocca Di Papa, South Kensington
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75-79 Dulwich Village, London SE21 7BJ, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 8299 6333
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Ideally located between South Kensington and Gloucester Road, Rocca Di Papa is an affordable Italian restaurant close to the Science Museum and Natural History Museum. This cozy restaurant focuses on authentic Italian cuisine made with seasonal ingredients and the friendly atmosphere draws families from all over London. Pasta and pizza bases are made fresh on site every day and many of the dishes are cooked over charcoal in a Josper oven. Pizzas are around £ 8 and pasta dishes are under £ 10. There is a special children’s menu featuring smaller portions of the main menu and the sister restaurant in Dulwich Village caters to foodie families in South London.
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