Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated June 05, 2026

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Tollemache Arms, Alpraham

4.8

4.8 (68)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Tarporley

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tollemache Arms!
We serve traditional home-cooked food throughout the day. You’ll enjoy a relaxing dining experience with a glass of wine or a pint from our fantastic drink selection. *Sample menus, subject to change.

Top review

Cath

Dined on Jun 16, 2026

I highly rate the meals at The Tollmache arms, we have never had a bad experience, we have been many times. The staff are very warm & friendly.

Cock & Pheasant

4.7

4.7 (38)

£25 and under

British

Bollington

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Bollington, The Cock & Pheasant is a newly independent Pub with deep roots and a fresh spirit. We’re lovingly restoring this local landmark to offer a warm, welcoming space where tradition meets thoughtful hospitality. Expect classic pub fare done right—hand-pressed burgers made with meat from our local butchers, nostalgic puddings, and proper pies—not to mention our carefully curated selection of local cask ales.

Whether you’re just popping in for a pint, settling in for Sunday lunch, an evening with friends, or enjoying our beer garden & childrens play area with your family, you’ll find good beer, honest food, heartfelt service, and a genuine sense of belonging. No gimmicks, no frills—just a proper pub, reimagined for today.

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Olivia

Dined 5 days ago

Highly recommend this pub! The food was amazing, we went on a Sunday so we had a Roast - delicious! The pub was lovely inside but we sat outside as it was a sunny day. There’s a park outside for children close to the tables so you can keep an eye on them. The food is also really great value compared to a lot of places these days.

Piccolino - Chester

4.6

4.6 (509)

£26 to £40

Italian

Chester

About the restaurant

Chester’s historic beauty and unique atmosphere make it one of the UK’s most popular places to visit. This ancient city is a must for history-lovers: walk the Roman walls following in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, and visit the largest Amphitheatre in Britain. It makes sense that with all that Roman history, Chester is also home to one of the area’s best Italian restaurants, Piccolino!
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Chester dining scene. Located on Pepper Street, Piccolino in Chester boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and wine boutique. Piccolino is also home to Chester’s very first Prosecco bar and alfresco terrace.
We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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David

Dined on Jun 12, 2026

Food was top class and our waiter was awesome. Thoroughly enjoyable experience, definite recommend and we will be visiting again!

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4.6

4.6 (117)

£26 to £40

Pub

Warrington

About the restaurant

A majestic village pub nestled in the heart of Grappenhall on the picturesque border of Grappenhall Wood. Our historic pub dating back to the 11th century, offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local cask, world lagers and an extensive wine list. Discover a new favourite whilst enjoying our modern take on rustic country dining.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

Wow just wow. Never been before but will definitely be returning. Outstanding food great service not one negative for our experience.

Ring O' Bells

4.5

4.5 (1936)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Chester

About the restaurant

The Ring O’ Bells is located in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire village Christleton with a fabulous ambience. The addition of The Glasshouse, a contemporary extension, gives an exciting dimension to the pub, creating a spectacular dining environment perfect for hosting any special event. In the warmer months its fully retractable doors create the ideal inside/outside space.
The restaurant is a vibrant place to dine. For main meals, the new spring/summer menu includes wonderful seasonal dishes such as, Scottish Salmon Fillet with Pan Fried Rosemary Garlic Baby Potatoes, Green Beans, Lemon White Wine Parsley Sauce, Crispy Batter Scraps & Halloumi & Cauliflower Shawarma Flatbread, alongside established favourites like hand-stretched stone-baked pizzas and Sunday roasts.
Alfresco drinking & dining is also well catered for – when weather permits.

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Ryan

Dined on Jun 3, 2026

Booked last minute on the way back from Chester, really welcoming on arrival, very swift drinks and food order, waitress repeated the food order back to us to ensure order was correct. Really good food and great atmosphere

White Lion

4.4

4.4 (633)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Nantwich

About the restaurant

The White Lion Hankelow, a beautiful Cheshire country pub filled with generous stocks of Cheshire craft ales, a tip top wine menu and a cocktail list featuring classics and seasonally inspired creations.

When it comes to food we only use the best local and seasonal produce, our menu showcases our
chef’s passion for refined and elegant pub classics mixed with contemporary flavours and techniques.

With a mixture of seating inside ranging from intimate nooks, to warm and cosey snugs by the fire and stunning private dining rooms, to an expansive outside space perfect for catching the sun with an ice cold drink.

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SteveGold

Dined on Jun 7, 2026

Great atmosphere really attentive staff and food was wonderful finished the weekend off in style.

Pho Cheshire Oaks

4.4

4.4 (66)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Ellesmere Port

About the restaurant

Pho Cheshire oaks is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you're unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Laura

Dined 5 days ago

The food was some of the best food I’d had in a while super tasty and really good portion size. I had the curry with beef brisket it was bursting with flavour and not too spicy. The service was prompt and staff were really friendly. Will be back for sure!

The Oakfield

4.3

4.3 (3964)

£25 and under

International

Chester

About the restaurant

The Oakfield is set in a stunning property at the heart of Chester Zoo, making this a truly unique contemporary British pub.

With pride and passion we’ll be serving freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits. The Oakfield has been lovingly restored and our new garden room offers incredible views of our award winning gardens.

So, whether you are enjoying a day at the zoo or want to pop in for lunch you’ll get a warm welcome from our team.*

*Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

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Alice

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food and impeccable service. Wonderful Father's day treat. Thank you.

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Popular dish

Lightly spiced pumpkin soup

Piccolino - Stockton Heath

4.3

4.3 (241)

£26 to £40

Italian

Warrington

About the restaurant

Surrounded by Cheshire countryside but within striking distance of both Warrington and Manchester, Stockton Heath is the perfect Cheshire village. Stockton Heath is home to great pubs, bars, and independent shops. It was also the first village in the UK to be awarded a Purple Flag award to highlight its excellent hospitality standards in bars, pubs and restaurants. So it stands to reason that Stockton Heath is home to one of the area’s best Italian restaurants, Piccolino.
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Stockton Heath dining scene. Located in Victoria Square, Piccolino boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and substantial alfresco terrace.
We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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Alison

Dined on Jun 14, 2026

Chautaubraid was fabulous - veggies tasty beautiful atmosphere indulgent and yet chilled impeccable service

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Olde Barbridge Inn

4.2

4.2 (83)

£25 and under

Pub

Nantwich

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm nestled along the Shropshire union Canal. Here at the Barbridge Inn, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our passion for food takes our menu to another level. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted whilst our world inspired dishes will have you coming back time and time again! Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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Carole

Dined on Jun 17, 2026

3 of us attended for a pre birthday lunch and sat inside the conservatory. We were served quickly and the staff members were lovely. Between us we had the soup, steak sandwich and beetroot and pepper burger. My friend who had the burger said it was the nicest veggie burger she’d ever had. The rest of our food was lovely and was part of a lunch time deal. We also had the hot drink and mini dessert and the jammie dodger ice cream sandwich was delicious. Friends had the lemon meringue and the brownie and they were both described as lovely. We will definitely return in the near future.

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