THE PARK THEATRE
Not just a great theatre, this is a great space to hang out. Grab a coffee (with food or snacks as required) and head upstairs (don’t worry, there’s a lift for buggies) where there is lots of room and, basically, a wall of glass looking down onto the passing buses and people outside. My nearly-1-year-old entertained herself for ages standing against these massive windows and watching the outside world, while I actually had time to talk to my dad.
VAGABOND
Small but little-people-friendly and with an excellent selection of herbal teas for caffeine-dodgers like me. They have a cute suitcase filled with books and toddler-sized toys that should keep your little one entertained for at least the length of one coffee and chat.
THE OLD DAIRY
A family-friendly pub with lots of space inside for your little one to crawl or run around during the day, when the pub is not full of people having alcohol-infused fun. It’s easy to have lunch here with your baby or toddler too. They have plenty of high chairs and a simple kids menu. The portions are actually huge, though, so I usually regret not just sharing some of my own!