Merk Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Can anyone suggest somewhere to eat that is kid friendly within 20 mins or so of Killie? We usually go to the Cotton Mill (for sheer convenience) or Lido in Troon but fancy a wee change tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Oscars in Saltcoats? Has a big soft play next to it (and Cinema) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_geezer Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Trouble is we pander to the little blighters in this country. "kids" menus ( basically cheap s**t) and soft plays so that the wee horrors can keep out of sight until they break something or get walloped by a bigger kid. We had this radical notion with our children that they should behave, eat what was available and they could play until their hearts content once the meal was finished. Revolutionary stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 56 minutes ago, diamond_geezer said: Trouble is we pander to the little blighters in this country. "kids" menus ( basically cheap s**t) and soft plays so that the wee horrors can keep out of sight until they break something or get walloped by a bigger kid. We had this radical notion with our children that they should behave, eat what was available and they could play until their hearts content once the meal was finished. Revolutionary stuff. Did ye, aye? My son is 19 months, will I just get him the a la carte menu and tell him to wire in? I'm not necessarily asking for a soft play or kids area. By kid friendly I mean somewhere that you don't feel like you are going to get plapped in a corner and scowled at if your kids dare make a noise. Lido in Troon are great with kids. They have a big screen with the sound down playing cartoons, the staff are very attentive with them ,they provide good coloring pads and crayons and the kids menu is great. My daughter loves going there as she gets to prepare her own pizza at the table and when it was her birthday in March they took her into the kitchen to put it in the oven and all the staff sang happy birthday to her. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All the Wine Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Diamond Geezer timewarping here from the 1970s. Why dont you give them a good clout round the lugs also, for daring to speak when not spoken to! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuocity Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 7 hours ago, Merk said: Can anyone suggest somewhere to eat that is kid friendly within 20 mins or so of Killie? We usually go to the Cotton Mill (for sheer convenience) or Lido in Troon but fancy a wee change tonight. Ocean's Balgarth Pines Basrai's Longhouse Scott's Bonnet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_geezer Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 22 minutes ago, All the Wine said: Diamond Geezer timewarping here from the 1970s. Why dont you give them a good clout round the lugs also, for daring to speak when not spoken to! Hadn't thought of that, but good shout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bKb Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 the food they usually give kids in restaurants is s**te though, better to find a place who will do half portions of what everyone else is having before you sit down or book. I learned my lesson when my kid was 4 and got food poisoning from chicken nuggets you wouldn't feed to your dug. as for kid friendly if they don't want well behaved kids don't go there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 In the end up we stuck with what we like and Lido didn't disappoint. Fantastic meal and service topped off with a nice stroll along the beach then a wee play in the park. It was incredibly warm even at 8pm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 @virtuocity & @Squirrelhumper cheers for the suggestions. Balgarth and Oscars added to the "to visit" list. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuocity Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Merk said: In the end up we stuck with what we like and Lido didn't disappoint. Fantastic meal and service topped off with a nice stroll along the beach then a wee play in the park. It was incredibly warm even at 8pm. Need to give Lido a shot. Me and Mrs V go to Scott's on the rare occasions we can get a babysitter. Superb grub and views. Their Old Fashioned cocktails are the best I've tried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie1984 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 We wen't to Si! in Irvine with the offspring on a Sunday. Had a movie on and they get earphones so they can listen in. The staff were great with our wee girl. Good choice. They also do a make your own pizza. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prahakillie Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Is there not a sub-forum for this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, Killie1984 said: We wen't to Si! in Irvine with the offspring on a Sunday. Had a movie on and they get earphones so they can listen in. The staff were great with our wee girl. Good choice. They also do a make your own pizza. Been once. Got food poisoning. Not been back to any Simpsinns venues since and was the deciding factor when I contemplated the Waterside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie1984 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Fair enough. I Si! why you wouldn't want to go back! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 23 minutes ago, Killie1984 said: Fair enough. I Si! why you wouldn't want to go back! I Si! would you did there! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Magnet Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Dan McKays in Troon https://www.facebook.com/search/152845911405496/local_search?surface=tyah. Its got a nice beer garden where the kids can run about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 24 minutes ago, Fridge Magnet said: Dan McKays in Troon https://www.facebook.com/search/152845911405496/local_search?surface=tyah. Its got a nice beer garden where the kids can run about. I know it well, used to pop in for a pint regularly if in Troon for a booze. Never ate there though. Cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Kids menus are sole destroying. The bain of my early life. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuocity Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Isle of Wight Exile said: Kids menus are sole destroying. The bain of my early life. They are just wee tiddlers- what do you expect? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 For me growing up the same as my parents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merk Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Cotton Mill tonight. It is what it is but I like. Helps the fact I'm not even 6 mins walk door to door but if you know what to expect in advance then it very seldom disappoints. Imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 14 hours ago, Merk said: In the end up we stuck with what we like and Lido didn't disappoint. Fantastic meal and service topped off with a nice stroll along the beach then a wee play in the park. It was incredibly warm even at 8pm. Are ye gonnae take the weans next time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallus Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Frankie and Benny's is pretty child friendly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuocity Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 21 minutes ago, Gallus said: Frankie and Benny's is pretty child friendly Unfortunately, the food isn't palate friendly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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