We've been for several meals out with Munchkin and her cousins recently. The first one was a Mothers' Day meal when we were staying in the Midlands, and a total disaster because Munchkin threw up everywhere. Luckily she's now back to her usual self and eating everything in sight.
This weekend, we went out for two meals. On Saturday, we visited my step-dad and went to The Sergison Arms in Haywards Heath. The Serg is a pub that I know well; it was originally called The Sergison Arms, then changed its name to The Dophin after a refurb and image change. It's recently changed its name back to The Sergison. Irrelevant fact = dolphins are in the Sergison family's coat of arms.
The Sergison is owned by Vintage Inns - one of the better pub/restaurant chains in my opinion. There was something for everyone on the menu, which is no mean feat; Angmering Daddy has adventurous food tastes, mine are moderately adventurous, my step-dad's are conservative and very British, whilst Munchkin will have a go at anything put in front of her. It ticks all my boxes for a child friendly hostelry... apart from there being a number of steps for small people to negotiate. High chairs are available, though we don't use one any more, and there's an easily accessible baby change area. The children's menu includes quite a lot of variety, including mini versions of some of the main menu dishes. Munchkin had BBQ Chicken followed by Churros. It was £6.95 for two courses and a drink, which I thought was reasonably good value. She scoffed the lot! I was pleased that the chicken was served with baby potatoes rather than chips. Vintage Inns provide children with a paper activity menu and a jar of crayons. The only drawback with this is that Munchkin drew on Daddy's menu.
On Sunday, we went to an old favourite of mine, Montagues Tex Mex in Worthing, with my step-sisters and their families. It was the first time we'd been there since Munchkin was born. There were nine of us, including Munchkin and her cousin, Flower. As always, the food was brilliant. Montagues offers children under 10 a free two course meal and drink if they are accompanied by an adult who orders a main costing at least £10, so it was free lunch for Munchkin and Flower. Like The Sergison, it has an activity menu and provides crayons, though Munchkin managed not to draw on any grown up menus this time. Munchkin had the Loaded Shells and Flower had the Quarter Back Rack. Both girls had Marshmallow Dream for dessert. Daddy helped Munchkin finish her marshmallows but I'm not sure she needed any help! The staff are friendly and very helpful. There's even a gluten free menu should you need it. Booster chairs are available. Unfortunately there's no baby change table. I changed Muchkin standing up in the ladies' but I wouldn't want to change a young baby in there.
We're going to The Bull in Ditchling this weekend, so I'll add a review if I remember.
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