Posh lunch / dinner up town with kids?

[nunheadmum]

Can anyone recommend somewhere that would work for a treat for my parents when they visit later this month - they like good food (as do I!) - but would work too if we take the girls, age 8 and 10. There's the possibility of merging it with some shopping too so probably up town. I wouldn't want to take the girls anywhere too stuffy that we'd feel uncomfortable but they're reasonably well behaved and my eldest in particular would love playing the part of the girl about town.

I'm thinking late lunch or afternoon tea or early dinner. I had a peak at the Connaught for afternoon tea - which looks lovely but not sure if it'd work with the kids? I don't mind splashing out a bit but I'd be gutted if I did and then it really didn't work.

Any recommendations?

[Beaky]

I have 2 kids aged 8 & 11 and they love Balthazar and The Delaunay in Covent Garden both good food, a little bit posh but not over the top and very welcoming to children for lunch/early evening!

[mancity68]

The Ivy in Marylebone.

[penfold]

the Brasserie at the Sky Garden is lovely. amazing views, delicious food and really good service. we have 4 kids aged 5-15 and they loved it and more to the point, so did me and the missus!

[Dodo1]

Or Brassarie Zedel

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> I have 2 kids aged 8 & 11 and they love Balthazar

> and The Delaunay in Covent Garden both good food,

> a little bit posh but not over the top and very

> welcoming to children for lunch/early evening!

[lulu1]

Duck & Waffle at Heron Tower. Open 24/7 but you'll need to book as it's not very big. Amazing views (40th floor) and fantastic food!

[yeknomyeknom]

Sketch by Oxford Circus is good fun for all.

[buggie]

Was going to suggest the Delauney too - got a fantastic '40's feel and while not been in with kids myself, have

seen lots of families in there...they do a fab afternoon tea 😆

[nunheadmum]

Thanks everyone - lots of good ideas. I'm sure we'll find one that will work.

[Undiscovered]

Bread Street Kitchen on Sundays does loads of entertainment for kids, and they eat free!