The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours and big portions too. Thankfully they've avoided the temptation to fill the place with long necked stuffed animals; instead the brightly coloured decor is tempered with natural wood and the whole place positively beams with warmth and cheerfulness. Flexible and generous opening hours mean you can drop in for coffee, brunch or cocktails as well as food. The food extends from burgers to freshly squeezed juices and starters like the spicy chicken wings and vegetarian mezze are particularly good options. There's a special menu just for kids too. Your ravenous tots can choose from fried or scrambled eggs, beans, veggie or pork sausages, chicken and fries or mash. They even throw in a juice and some yummy ice cream and only charge you £5.25 for the whole meal. It's very refreshing. But the real winner with our young audience is the white chocolate and crushed Toblerone cheesecake - and not just with the kids. Yum.
John Hegley's Hammersmith Hanky Party
Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, W6 0QL
12th July 2008
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Giraffe
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, SE1 8XX
A springtime walk along the Southbank, or a visit to one of the innumerable Easter weekend... More
London Zoo
Ok, so it’s a little unoriginal but this venerable institution is still a wonderful environment for children. Trumpeting a strong conservation and captive-breeding... More
This is a lovely little café, which hosts an inspiring program of folk, blues, psychedelia and poetry downstairs. It's also the place where Private Eye ... More
This Chiswick restaurant is one of London’s best kept secrets. La Trompette is the best French restaurant in London within this price range. Dinner for ... More
Serving ice-cream since 1978, Foubert's is a Chiswick institution, specialising in delicious Italian ice-cream. The parlour moved from around the corner on Chiswick High Road ... More
The old Fuller's brewery forms the home of this stylish budget hotel, conveniently located halfway between Heathrow Airport and Central London. It's an easy stroll ... More
If you’re booking a hotel outside the centre of London all you want are excellent transport links and cheap rates. In addition, the Ramada Jarvis ... More
A conducted Brewery Tour around this fine Fuller's Griffin Brewery - the oldest in London - includes a trip round the brewhouse, from the arrival ...More
Zita Elze,
17 Ravenscourt Avenue,Ginkgo Garden Centre,
W6Map
21 minutes walk from Giraffe
Learn how to decorate your home and create floral arrangements for Christmas with the help of Zita Elze and her award-winning design team. The classes ...More
William Hogarth's country home and museum.
With its location next to one of the busiest roads in London, it’s hard to believe that this late 17th ... More
A former royal residence and stunning example of Classical 18th century design, Chiswick House - also known as Burlington House - originally belonged to the ... More
This fantastic, no-nonsense spa is a great way to treat yourself to a day of pampering, without pushing the boat out too far. Comforting massage, ... More
Even in the culinary Mecca of Turnham Green, with half-a-dozen celebrated delicatessens in easy walking distance - Mortimer & Bennett stands out. The owners travel ... More
One of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753). A triumph of ... More
Despite the name, Pickwick's Wine Bar feels more like a pub and one that's well worth a visit for its friendly if slightly eccentric atmosphere. ...More
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The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours and big portions too. Thankfully they've avoided the temptation to fill the place with long necked stuffed animals; instead the brightly coloured decor is tempered with natural wood and the whole place positively beams with warmth and cheerfulness. Flexible and generous opening hours mean you can drop in for coffee, brunch or cocktails as well as food. The food extends from burgers to freshly squeezed juices and starters like the spicy chicken wings and vegetarian mezze are particularly good options. There's a special menu just for kids too. Your ravenous tots can choose from fried or scrambled eggs, beans, veggie or pork sausages, chicken and fries or mash. They even throw in a juice and some yummy ice cream and only charge you £5.25 for the whole meal. It's very refreshing. But the real winner with our young audience is the white chocolate and crushed Toblerone cheesecake - and not just with the kids. Yum.
