Those with young children often find it difficult to enjoy a quiet meal out as the stress of having to keep an eye on the kids once you’ve left the house can become disastrous. Fancy restaurants with expensive décor, breakable cutlery and crockery, and fine linen are nightmares for parents with fidgety children and they simply won’t do. So next time you’re exploring the Natal Midlands, be sure to pop in at the following restaurants, which will cater for both your tastes and your kids entertainment – keeping everyone happy!

The Junction Complex by Christianvheerden

1.  The Junction

The Junction restaurant and coffee shop is located in the village of Nottingham Road. The Junction offers entertainment for the whole family in the countryside. The menu offers soups, salads, quiches, pastas, burgers, toasted sandwiches, pizzas, baked goods, and even seafood. In addition to the restaurant, the complex also has a deli and wine section where one can buy pickles, sweets, and preserves – and a bottle of Cape wine. The complex has a wonderful family atmosphere with a kid’s playground offering all sorts of apparatus to keep the little ones busy. For more information, contact 033 266 6116 or email [email protected]

Piggly Wiggly Country Village Playground

2.  Piggly Wiggly Country Village

Piggly Wiggly Country Village offers a variety of entertainment. The menu offers breakfasts, lunches, and desserts, and a kid’s menu including pizza, toasties, burgers, and chips. After their meal, kids can try activities like candle dipping and mini golf while parents enjoy a cup of coffee. There is a playground and open field so the kids can run wild and release any excess energy. For more information, visit the Piggly Wiggly Website or contact 076 803 1110.

Caversham Mill Restaurant

3.  Caversham Mill Restaurant

Caversham Mill Restaurant is located on the banks of the Lions River, overlooking a cascading waterfall and the wheel of the old mill. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed meal on the deck of the restaurant, on the lawn, or indoors. In summer, you can enjoy watching yellowfish trying to jump the waterfall while your kids enjoy playing on the open fields. The food is varied and delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, using only fresh locally produced ingredients. Kids are catered for with exciting items like chicken nuggets, fish fingers, and frankfurters and chips. For more information, visit the Caversham Mill Restaurant Website or contact 033 940 0145

Tumble Downs Restaurant

4.  Tumble Downs Restaurant

Tumble Downs Restaurant is situated just 8km outside of Howick, on the Currys Post Road. This well established family restaurant offers visitors of all ages a taste of country food in a magical country setting. Choose a spot indoors or a space outdoors where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Kamberg and Karkloof Valley. The a la carte menu offers a variety of freshly prepared teas, lunches, and dinners. Children are most welcome, and with limitless lawns and a play area with a jungle gym, swings, and slides, they’re sure to run out any excess energy before sitting down to enjoy a meal off the kiddies menu. For more information, visit the Tumble Downs Website or contact 082 802 2837

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