They all cater well for younger age groups and offer plenty to keep the kids entertained.
Bank
Located in Holborn, Bank has a full kid\'s menu featuring traditional treats like sausages \'n\' mash and sticky toffee pudding. Younger visitors get free crayons and colouring books when they arrive too.
Belgo Centraal
Check out the fashionably funky chrome, factory-like interior and long tables at Belgo Centraal in Covent Garden. The \'Mini Belgo\' menu, for under 12s, allows kids to eat free at all times (maximum of two children per adult). The main menu is Belgian in style with variations on the moules frites theme.
Café Rouge
The Café Rouge chain offers one of London\'s best activity packs for kids, including puzzles and stickers with a French theme – ooh la la! Take your pick from the younger kids menu or opt for smaller portions from the adult menu.
China House
Fancy a Chinese? China House, in Bloomsbury, is an excellent eatery for younger diners, with \'panda\' portions on all dishes and Chinese arts and crafts activities from 1300–1600 every week. Activities vary but include magicians, caricaturists and origami experts.
Ed\'s Diners
Enjoy some American-style dining at Ed\'s Diners, dotted all round London. High stools, milkshakes and a variety of burgers make these restaurants great hangouts for kids.
Hard Rock Cafe
Rock n\' Roll and traditional hamburgers give the Hard Rock Cafe an authentic American flavour. The rock memoribilia and music just add to the fun.
Imli
Tasty Indian tapas-style food is on the menu at Imli. With a central location in Soho, affordable prices and a children\'s menu, it\'s a great place to pop in for a bite to eat. Even better, from August 2006, you can take advantage of a \'kids eat free\' offer - running for a whole year!
My Old Dutch
You don\'t have to wait until Shrove Tuesday for pancakes! My Old Dutch has three branches in London and offers fabulous savoury and sweet pancakes in a friendly atmosphere.
Planet Hollywood
Mingle with the stars at Planet Hollywood! You\'ll be surrounded by cinema memorabilia and entertained by film projections and soundtracks as you enjoy your burger and fries.
Rainforest Cafe
Go wild at the Rainforest Cafe where you can expect to find cascading waterfalls, thunder and lightning, rain showers, mist, animated animals and real tropical fish! American and tropical cuisine reflect the restaurant\'s exotic setting.
Sticky Fingers
Founded by Bill Wyman, bass player with the Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers is packed with band memorabilia, but also serves up a varied menu. With burgers, steaks, fajitas, seafood and more, all tastes will be catered for.
