Eating out in Manchester with children may seem like a daunting prospect, with many restaurants encouraging drinkers rather than families.

That said, there are still many child friendly restaurants in Manchester with some even inviting kids to eat free.

It's not just the large chain restaurants that offer facilities for the kids, with many small independent establishments also offering colouring books, toys, face-painting, high chairs, bottle warming, and baby changing rooms.

Whilst most restaurants in Manchester are family friendly, offering special menus for the children, the following Manchester restaurants are deemed to be extremely child friendly and go out of their way to encourage family dining.