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Top tips for eating out with kids

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 05/20/2021 - 12:01pm

I don't know about you, but I am so excited about being able to go to restaurants again! The great British weather isn't really made for eating outdoors, so having the luxury of knowing we can definitely eat indoors is going to be bliss!

Even though we are all pretty excited, the thought of eating out with kids can fill some people with fear! Especially after all of the lockdowns, where some of our children's manners or eating habits may have been allowed to slide a little.

I always try to be as prepared as I can to eat out with my littles ones, so today I thought I...

Grand opening revealed for Exeter’s new fine-dining and cocktail lounge on Cathedral Green

Visitors and residents of Exeter are in for a real treat as No. 5, an exciting new fine-dining restaurant and cocktail lounge located on Cathedral Green, has announced it will officially open its doors at 9am on Tuesday 8th December.

No.5 occupies the former ASK Italian restaurant in the historic grounds of Cathedral Green. The new venue will serve an incredible selection of the finest food and drink in a luxurious but relaxed setting. Dinner guests, coffee drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs are sure to fall in love with this incredible new venue. The restaurant will feature two...

Dining Devon Team Photo: Sue Stoneman, Chris Gower, Lauren Heath

Dining Devon Wins South West England Food Blog of the Year 2019

Dining Devon, a well-established online food blog, has been announced as South West England Food Blog of the Year 2019 by LUXlife Magazine, as part of their 4th annual Food and Drink Awards.

Founded in 2011, as Eating Exeter, the blog rebranded in 2017 due to its widening appeal and growing demand to visit establishments all over Devon to help with exposure for smaller independents as well as part of larger business PR campaigns.

Many featured venues are also just part of the three bloggers increasing appetite for the many tasty places they visit across Devon in their spare...

BBQ Fever Hits The Magdalen Chapter

Event Date: 
31/08/2015 - 12:30pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

BBQ Fever will be taking over The Magdalen Chapter this August Bank Holiday. Soak up the last of the summer sunshine from a deck chair on the lawn of the hotel’s walled garden and feast on a BBQ of locally sourced meat dishes and fresh summer salads. Welcoming all the family!

For more information and to book tickets, click here .

The BBQ will take place on Monday 31 August from 12:30 - 15:00. Tickets are priced at £12.95 per person.

Intimate Lebanese Supper

Event Date: 
23/07/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

The Magdalen Chapter's Intimate Summer Suppers are a must for discerning foodies looking to explore new flavours. This summer sample Middle Eastern cuisine with a Lebanese themed evening.

The hotel's Lebanese themed summer supper allows diners to enjoy great food, wine and company for a hosted evening in one of the private dining spaces. Mingle with fellow guests on the terrace for your welcome drink followed by a five course dinner with matching wines.

For more information and to book, please click here .

The menu for the evening will include authentic flavours...

Smörgåsbord Brings Taste Of Scandi To Easter Bank Holiday

Event Date: 
06/04/2015 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

A Swedish Smörgåsbord feast will be served this April Bank Holiday at The Magdalen Chapter. In true Scandinavian style, the top Exeter hotel will be treating guests to a grazing banquet of traditional delicacies throughout the afternoon.

Smörgåsbords are an integral part of the Scandinavian feasting and drinking culture surrounding the countries national holidays. Spreads featuring cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses and wine are shared with family and friends each annual holiday.

The Magdalen Chapter’s Head Chef Matt Downing said: “Scandinavia is a true taste...

Chocolate feast afternoon tea

Event Date: 
30/03/2015 - 12:15pm to 12/04/2015 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Exeter's top hotel is launching a Chocolate Feast Afternoon Tea this Easter. Overflowing in chocolatey decadence, this exclusive Afternoon Tea is the ultimate in confectionary indulgence.

Alongside traditional finger sandwiches of Smoked Salmon, Poached Ham & Mustard and Cream Cheese & Chive, the menu will feature:

  • Chocolate chip scones served with a chocolate praline spread
  • Chocolate & Strawberry Tarts
  • Chocolate & Pistachio Cake
  • ...

Bubbly and Burgers at Urban Burger this Mother's Day

Event Date: 
15/03/2015 - 11:00am to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Urban Burger, Queen Street, Exeter

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Urban Burger are offering a glass of complimentary bubbly for all the Mums who visit Urban Burger on March 15th.

Treat your Mum to bubbly and burgers and book a table by: Calling: 01392 422999 Tweeting: @UrbanBurgerExe

Flipping marvellous pancakes at the Magdalen Chapter

Event Date: 
17/02/2015 - 7:00am
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

The Magdalen Chapter will be offering a decadent pancake feast this Shrove Tuesday.

On Tuesday 17 February, not only will a full pancake menu be on offer throughout the day in the hotel restaurant, but a pancake inspired cocktail will be served in the bar too.

At breakfast, choose between classic American pancakes served with bluberry compote or bacon and maple syrup. Through lunch and into dinner, savoury pancakes of smoked salmon with dill crème fraiche, and roast butternut squash, spinach and stilton with a hazlenut dressing can be enjoyed. Puddings too of classic lemon...

V-Day at Urban Burger

Event Date: 
14/02/2015 - 11:00am to 10:00pm
Venue: 
44 Queen Street, Exeter

Whether you’re a loved up couple or a group of ‘Anti-Valentiners’, Urban Burger is playing ‘Stupid Cupid’ and catering for all this Valentine’s Day.

On February 14th, we will have one dining area for couples and one for groups. Urban Burger is therefore the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whatever your relationship status!

View our menu and contact us to book your table: http://bit.ly/1BoZsHk

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