Best Places To Eat As A Family In Blackburn
Day out in Blackburn? Then why not also explore the amazing variety of family food in town.
Blackburn offers a wide range of dining options to cover all types of family days out, from big dinners to dessert treats.
A Beautiful Backdrop to the Family Meal
One of the things we love to suggest is heading to Cathedral Square, with the iconic Cathedral as the setting for food, you cannot fail to enjoy your family meal out, particularly with these couple of options we suggest trying.
Shinsen Sushi is one of the newest dining experiences to arrive in Blackburn and it’s been a huge hit with people of all ages, making it a perfect and slightly different option for the family. There’s a large menu ranging from sushi to bao buns, street bites, toasted sando-wiches, bento boxes, ramen, Japanese curries, donburi and more. Plus, everything is prepared using fresh ingredients in an open kitchen, so you get to watch the magic happening before your eyes!
Finally, the Cathedral’s very own eating establishment, Checks & Greys is on site to offer a relaxing spot for the family to eat, whether that’s a hearty breakfast before heading out for an active day, a lovely lunch, or just a cheeky stop for some of their delicious cakes – you cannot go wrong.
Turkish Delight
Istanbul Restaurant gives the whole family the chance to taste original and authentic Turkish food. The plates don’t just taste good, they look amazing too, perfect for engaging all ages.
You’ll enjoy a variety of flavours from grilled meats like the popular Mix Kebab and Lahmacun to seafood options such as Grilled Sea Bass and King Prawns. Turkish Pide is always a popular choice with the kids, including Chicken and Cheese Pide, while their pots of garlic mayonnaise are great for family sharing.
The restaurant has a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, with lovely decoration, making it perfect for a family to dine in.
Did Someone Suggest Pudding?
You don’t always want to go out for a big meal, sometimes you might be looking for a little treat after a day shopping or maybe a trip to one of the many gigs and shows we have in town.
If that’s the case, then we recommend Heavenly Desserts as a perfect stop that has something for every member of the family, young and old. You could just dive in and try the experimental dessert tapas, which is sure to bring everyone together,
A signature dish that many of the family will want to try is the Croffle and if you don’t know what that is, let this description get you excited – the flakiness of a fresh croissant with the classic markings of an American waffle. We told you it was treat time!
Lunchtime Delights
It’s not all just nights out or tasty desserts, we have some ideal lunchtime venues for the family that is looking for good food before they make the most of a busy afternoon in Blackburn and we love to send people to Caffee Impresso.
If you visit early, the breakfast and brunch are about as child friendly as anything in Blackburn – ranging from full breakfasts to filled croissants to amazing pancakes. If you fancy the lunchtime menu, then a variety of hot potatoes and paninis top the list, alongside some fabulous looking burgers. A selection perfectly made for a family that comes with fussy eaters.
Finally, the drinks are a big plus for the whole family. Milkshakes, Mocktails, Smoothies and, of course, some great coffee.
The Family Friendly Curry
We love a curry at Discover Blackburn and we know a lot of families enjoy nothing more than a family night out with a plate of poppadom’s, so we are sending you to one of the most relaxed and friendly venues in town – Masala Fusion.
We are talking Indian street food that you will absolutely love! The service is always with a smile and in a beautiful, warm atmosphere. They are all about the experience.
They are well known for their famous Masala chips (amongst other signature dishes) which are always incredibly popular with the kids and adults alike!
That is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to amazing places to eat as a family in Blackburn, we hope it inspires you to get out and try either one of the restaurants above or another of your personal favourites.
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