REVIEW 4 - The Stoneham Pub, Hove

The Stoneham Pub
153 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ
Monday to Saturday: 12noon - 12midnight
Sunday: 12noon - 10.30pm
Food Served Daily: 12noon - 9.30pm


Overall rating for baby friendly dining - 4.5/5


With its spacious dining & drinking area there are plenty of tables, we had no trouble at all finding somewhere to sit on the weekday lunchtime we visited. There was also enough space to park our buggy and fit in one of the provided highchairs at our table, we were also pleased to see clean baby changing facilities too. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly; bringing us menus immediately, taking our drink orders and providing hot water for heating up our baby food.


The food is all Italian fare with bruschetta, olives and antipasti among the starters with pizzas, pasta and salads making up the mains. The prices are very reasonable and the food we ate; mushroom ravioli and lasagne were both delicious, and for the younger visitors there is also a great kids’ menu. And don’t worry about your little ones getting bored, if you’re popping in for a coffee or sitting down to a pizza, there’s a big basket of toys to keep them entertained. With a great big garden, decking area and function room, The Stoneham seems to have everything for families whether you live in Hove or you’re just visiting.


Yummy Mummy Top Tip - They sell handy kids snack packs which include a selection of fruit, cheese, crackers and fromage frais. 


Baby friendly - Yes
High chairs - Yes
Baby Changing - Yes
Quality of food - Very Good
Value for money - Very Good


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REVIEW 3 - The Fish Factory, Worthing

The Fish Factory

51 Brighton Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3EE

Open daily: 11.30am - 11.30pm

Overall rating for baby friendly dining - 4/5

I think this is one of Worthing's best restaurants. The food is always great and I love how you can have your fish cooked just as you want it. They are in the centre of town, so you will need to pay for parking. However the Fish Factory are currently running a offer on two hours free NCP parking (you have to call them for details). There was enough room to park our pushchair and we were shown to our table and given a high chair straight away. As soon as we sat down we were given some colouring crayons and the kids menu to colour in - nice touch. I reckon every other table in there had a child or baby, so definitely attracts families. I can see why. The kids menu was £5 for a meal, pudding and a drink which was really good value. But don't expect this to be a cheap lunch, but you are paying for good food and great service. There is a baby change, but take your own mat as the one fixed on there could do with being replaced. There isn't room for crawling or toddling, but this is a busy restaurant. All in all a thumbs up to the Fish Factory, we will definitely be returning!

Yummy Mummy tip – Recommend you book so you can get a good table with enough room as can sometimes get quite busy. Plus call them to find out about the two hours free NCP parking. 

Baby friendly - Yes

High chairs - Yes 

Baby Changing - Yes

Quality of food -  Very Good

Value for money -  Good

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REVIEW 2 - Costa Coffee, Worthing Town Centre

Costa Coffee

Montague Place, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 3BG

Open: Monday – Sunday

Overall rating for baby friendly dining 2.5/5

So I took a stroll into Worthing Town Centre today and popped into Costa Coffee for some lunch in between a bit of Christmas shopping. There were quite a few mums and pushchairs sitting outside, but I wasn’t feeling brave enough on such a cold day…..brrrr. Trying to squeeze my pushchair through the doors was a bit of a struggle, but when I got in I understood the reason for the pushchair crew outside. It was very busy and there isn’t much room for pushchairs. Trying to find a table with enough room is quite stressful. Top marks to the Costa staff though - the guy who served me offered to carry my tray to a table and fetched me a highchair straightaway. The serving staff were really friendly too. Bear in mind there isn’t any room for toddlers to walk or crawl around. I am giving a thumbs down to value for money. The cakes look fantastic, but my Chicken Caesar Wrap was pretty bland. Costa’s new Flat White coffee was pretty good though – definitely worth a try! But a wrap and coffee for under £6! Ouch. There is a baby-changing toilet, but Costa looses marks for it being a bit grubby.

Yummy Mummy tip – If you are meeting other mums, check the weather as you will probably be sitting outside. I would avoid 12-1pm. I left at 1.15pm and there were quite a few free tables.

Baby friendly - Yes, but not much room for pushchairs, especially over lunch (12-1pm) unless you’re sitting outside

High chairs - Yes

Baby Changing - Yes, one toilet, could do with a refurbishment

Quality of food - Average

Value for money - Not really, quite expensive

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REVIEW 1 - The Wave Children and Family Centre, Worthing

The Wave Children and Family Centre

Dominion Road, Broadwater, Worthing BN14 8JL

Open: Monday – Friday, 9-3pm

Overall rating 5/5

If you are looking for somewhere to go for lunch then the Wave Children and Family Centre is ideal. Firstly, free parking at the rear of the centre, which is always a relief so don’t worry about scrambling for change and finding the next ticket station. There is plenty of room for pushchairs and there are usually enough highchairs to go round too. The Centre was created for children in mind, so they are free to play around without the worry of making too much noise or upsetting the other diners. Food is all home-cooked and is absolutely fantastic value for money. For example jacket potatoes and sandwiches with a range of fillings, starts from £1.90.  The homemade cakes are amazing and should definitely be sampled, especially for 70p a slice – a good excuse to keep energy levels up when running around after your little ‘ens!  The staff are delightful and very accommodating, so top marks for the Wave Centre for baby-friendly dining.

Yummy Mummy tip – Can get busy between 1-2pm, so get there early to get a good table and a space for your pushchair.

Baby friendly - Yes very

High chairs - Yes and small chairs with trays for toddlers

Baby Changing - Yes, two toilets.

Quality of food -  Good

Value for money -  Fantastic


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