A good family restaurant in west London needs more than a children's menu. It needs space at the table and a pace that suits small appetites. A view helps too.
Westbourne Park has that on the Grand Union Canal. Narrowboats pass the terrace and the towpath runs right alongside. We are at 11 Woodfield Road in W9.
Children are very welcome with us. Children's menu is available on request. High chairs are available as well.
Lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 6pm to 10pm. We open from 12pm to 10pm on Saturday and from 12pm to 8:30pm on Sunday. Families often pick lunch because little ones are fresher earlier in the day. Evening tables in the vaulted brick dining room are quieter and suit a slower family dinner.
If you want a child friendly restaurant in London W9 then the canal is a good place to start. The towpath runs right past us so a short walk can be part of the outing.
Ask your server for the children's menu when you sit down. We keep the main menu seasonal. Our guide to what to order at Canal is a useful read before you arrive. Adults can plan their own choices while the children look through theirs.
Families looking for a restaurant with a children's menu in Westbourne Park often have dietary needs to think about. We cater for vegetarian and vegan diets as well as gluten-free and allergy-friendly options. Tell us when you book or mention it to your server on arrival.
Tell us about the high chair when you book. We will prepare your table before you arrive so nobody is shuffling furniture with a hungry toddler. A short note on how many children are coming helps us set the right table.
The restaurant and terrace are step-free and we have accessible facilities. That makes arriving with a pushchair simpler.
Online bookings for the main dining room and the terrace take up to six guests. Larger family gatherings go through our events team. Family plans shift often so it helps to know this before you confirm.
Our south-facing terrace overlooks the Grand Union Canal. Children can watch the boats go by while the adults settle in with coffee or a glass of wine. Terrace tables can be booked online.
The terrace is only partly heated and covered. On cooler days bring a layer for everyone. The bar and terrace stay open through the day for drinks and light snacks so an early arrival works well. A family lunch by the canal in London is at its best when the sun is out and nobody is rushing.
Small things make the biggest difference. Order drinks and a few dishes straight away so nobody waits long. Ask for the children's menu early. Bring a small book or colouring pad for the gaps between courses.
The canal does much of the work. Narrowboats pass the terrace and children usually enjoy watching them. A walk on the towpath before or after the meal lets them burn off energy.
Weekends are busier. We keep some space for walk-ins but a booked table with a high chair ready makes for a calmer start.
Dogs are welcome under our paws on the floor policy. It applies across the dining room and the terrace so the whole household can come along. Water bowls are available on request. Our post on dog-friendly restaurants in west London explains the policy in more detail.
You can book a table online and mention high chairs or dietary needs in the booking. Celebrating a birthday? You are welcome to bring a cake for a £5 per head cakeage fee.
Lunch service runs from 12pm to 3pm so a table around noon gives children the best of the day.
