Disaster-free Dining

Eating out became a distant memory pretty much the moment my daughter was born. When she was really young I would occasionally cross my fingers and chance it - strapping her into her pushchair in the hope she'd sit quietly or go to sleep - but toddlerhood put a quick end to even that rare occurrence.
Then I heard about the Spur chain of family-friendly restaurants. Conveniently, there was a Mohawk Spur just a few minutes from where we lived, so I gratefully accepted their kind offer to bring the family along to for a complimentary meal.
What I immediately loved about the restaurant was that it was full of kids of all ages, so there was no worrying about whether Lucia would make too much noise, or start running around the tables. And the staff genuinely seem to like children, which is a nice change from constantly having to apologise to snooty waiters. There is a constant supply of balloons, (which Lucia made the most of) and best of all, a children's soft play jungle gym, so your little one can run wild while you polish off your meal. The menu is classic steakhouse fare - burgers, ribs, steaks, chicken and salads. With good-sized mains, ranging from £8.65 to £18.95, there's a meal to suit most pockets. Lucia had a great time, and we all managed to sit down and enjoy our first proper family meal out. The only downside of the night was Daddy popping Lucia's prized balloon on the way home! www.www.ukspur.co.uk