Best Family Dining

PUBLISHED: 17:02 14 October 2015 | UPDATED: 17:02 14 October 2015

Family Dining award.

Archant

Judges were looking for a place that never fails to keep the kids happy, without forgetting the parents – a venue that offers tasty, nutritious children’s meals and entertainments in a welcoming environment.

Winner: Acanteen

Judges said: For its ambiance, bustling atmosphere, attention to detail, excellently designed kids menu, and for its accessible location where I could easily imagine families making it a regular stop, the winner is Acanteen. It felt relaxed, and somehow manages to be a place for grown-ups and children all at once.

Highly commended: Lower Barn Café

Highly commended: The Chequers - Matching Green

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