Restaurant Reviews
Eating out with kids can sometimes be something of a challenge (understatement of the year!) There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the Doncaster area which really do welcome children and families so I’ve compiled a list of them here.
These places are not all ‘exclusively’ for families or children but they have all shown thoughtful touches or great facilities (things like pushchair access, changing facilities, highchairs and so on)
At Doncaster Mumbler we are always looking to ‘spread the word’ if we find out about any little gems, so if you know of a pub, restaurant or café that should be included in this listing then please contact us here.
Excellent food and a great family atmosphere. Plenty of space for children to let of steam in the lovely garden outside. Very pretty in every season.
The Old School Inn
10 Battle Green
Epworth
Doncaster
DN9 1JT
01427 875 835
Facebook @TheOldSchoolInn
Situated next to the VUE cinema, there is a large play area (£3 per child for 90 minutes of play)
Doncaster Leisure Park
Herten Way
Bawtry Road
Doncaster
DN4 7NW
01302 533 000
Gullivers World – Warrington, WA5 9YZ (Approx 1hr 30 mins from Doncaster)
Gullivers Kingdom – Temple Walk, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PG (Approx 1 hour from Doncaster)
With over 80 rides, attractions and shows to see each day, Gulliver’s World guarantees you one of the best family days out in the UK. Gulliver’s World is the perfect theme park for children.
A family run theme park, specially designed for families with children aged between 2 and 13 years of age. Age-appropriate rides and attractions make this a great day out for toddlers and older children. Older kids will love the excitement of the dodgems, log flumes and tree-tops swings; while the younger ones can play around in the Clown School!
Now Open: Explore the Lost World of the Living Dinosaurs at Gulliver’s World…
Get ready for a Jurassic experience and meet our tail-thrashing dinosaurs. Perfect for dino fans, our roaring dinosaurs have roamed across the hillside and throughout the Lost World. We have more than 13 animatronic dinosaurs for you to find. Entry to this attraction is included with your standard theme park ticket, so no upgrade required!
What’s more, we don’t have lots of additional theme park prices. Families are welcome to bring along their own picnics, and parking is completely FREE.
Family run Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee Shop
4 Field Road
Thorne
Doncaster
DN8 4AG
01405 948940
(Family and breast feeding friendly)
The Boat Inn is a 17th Century pub on the grassy banks of the River Don, next to Sprotborough Lock. Perfect for a meal after a family boat trip along the river.
Nursery Lane
Lower Sprotborough
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7NB
01302 858500
The Hayfield Lodge, bar and Restaurant
Doncster, DN9 3NP
07450 123571
“Food is real home cooked…staff very friendly very accomodating. Lovely little place”. JH FB Dec 2018
“Went yesterday for their well known carvery, was absolutely gorgeous”. Child-friendly” GW FB Dec 2018
The Pantry is all about deliciously local healthy food. Nice atmosphere for the whole family.
The Pantry
27 Grovewood Close
Misterton
Doncaster
DN10 4EF
01427 892635
Family Friendly with Children’s play area.
Bullrush Grove
Balby
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN4 8SJ
01302 311164
