Family-friendly dinners everyone can agree on
Whether you’re looking for an easy-going midweek dinner for the whole family, or are celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a family friendly dinner at your local is the easiest choice you'll make this week.
If you're looking for the perfect spot for hearty and healthy family meals or are looking to treat yourselves - and the kids - to something indulgent, we have plenty of choice to please even the pickiest of eaters
Delicious dinners for the whole family
When you're stuck for dinner ideas, or you're simply not in the mood to dip into your old faithful recipes, Greene King has a plethora of family favourites on our menus. Kids can be notoriously picky when it comes to dinner, so we have a fantastic range of kid-approved and popular recipes to chose from.
And for the adults? Our menus are packed with Pub Classics, traditional favourites, sizzling steaks, delicious desserts and so much more. We have a delightful range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from, so you can sip on a favourite beverage or try something new with your dinner.
Kid-approved family meals at the pub
Kids can be some of the fiercest food critics around, so we've made sure our menu is fully kid-approved and packed with their favourite flavours. If they're in the mood for a simple classic, Mac & Cheese or our Hunter's Chicken are always a winner.
We also have some truly tasty deals to check out, with our Kids Eat Free promotion available in selected pubs. Keep an eye out on our website and socials, so you don't miss out on our easy family dinner deals!
Hungry for some inspiration? Your little ones will love our delicious dinner ideas.
- Bolognese - Beef Bolognese tossed with rigatoni, served with garlic ciabatta, corn on the cob, cucumber and carrot sticks and a wedge of tomato
- Fish & Chips - Hand-battered cod served with chips, garden peas, cucumber and carrot sticks and a wedge of tomato
- Chicken Burger - Crispy chicken strips in a bun with lettuce, served with chips, peas and a corn on the cob
- Cheese & Tomato Flatbread - A margherita flatbread served with a fresh garden side salad
- Double Cheese Burger - Served with chips, peas and a corn on the cob
Kids can get creative with their own Pick 'N' Mix recipes
Our Pick 'N' Mix menu features dinnertime hits like Tomato Pasta with our flavourful tomato sauce, Pork Sausages, and Chicken Nuggets - all served with a choice of a main and two veggies, or a main, veggie & a side. They can even transform their Tomato Pasta into a yummy, filling chicken pasta by adding a chicken breast for £1!
Something sweet, as a treat
Who doesn't love a sweet treat every now and then? From grown-up puddings to kids' classics, round off your dinner with something extra special.
- Strawberry Sundae - Two scoops of Jersey clotted cream ice cream topped with strawberry pieces, strawberry flavour sauce and cream
- Chocolate Brownie - With chocolate sauce and Jersey clotted cream ice cream
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - Served with your choice of custard or Jersey clotted cream ice cream
- Bramley Apple Crumble - Served warm with custard
Fancy a roast with the family?
Bring the whole family down to your local Greene King pub for a feast! Our roast dinners are a firm family favourite, and are portioned for all appetites, big and small.
From Traditional Beef, Traditional Turkey, or Chicken Fillet to our rich and tasty Mushroom, Garlic & Cheese Bake, you can't go wrong with a roast. Served with roasties, tasty veg, sage & onion stuffing, Yorkshire pud & gravy, adults and kids alike will want to visit again and again!
Our delicious vegan and vegetarian recipes
No family-friendly menu is complete without something for the veggies and vegans! The non-meat eaters in your family will love our dinner recipes designed for big flavour without the meat.For something rich and smoky, our Pulled Mushroom Chilli is a vegan and vegetarian chilli that the omnivores will be jealous of! Another of our favourite family-friendly recipes for vegetarians is our Grilled Halloumi Kebab, served with fresh salad and your choice of sauce, all wrapped up in a soft, fluffy flatbread.
What makes our pubs perfect for family-friendly dinners?
It's not just our food that makes Greene King pubs the perfect spot for family-friendly dinner - we want our younger guests to have a brilliant time and create fond, fun memories. They'll love exploring our amazing play areas and burning off some energy!
For the warmer months, our pubs with outdoor play areas are great for the whole family to enjoy some sunshine. Kids can tackle all their play area favourites before or after dinner while Mum and Dad can relax with something to drink!
For the ultimate kid-friendly pub dinner, choose one of our Wacky Warehouse venues. They offer all the pub menu classics but have the extra bonus of action-packed indoor soft play areas. There are over 70 Wacky Warehouse venues nationwide, so you're never far from the fun. From Tot's Club, to Crafts, to something for the older kids, everyone is guaranteed a fun-filled visit.