Catching up with friends with your kids in tow? Want to pick somewhere that keeps the adults happy, just as much as the kids? We’ve got you! We all have mates that don’t have kids. Their ideal way to spend a catch-up wouldn’t be at the local indoor playground café, surrounded by screaming children and who could blame them? Here’s our list of cool kid-friendly restaurants in Perth which have the best of both worlds – great food and drinks, cool vibes and something to entertain the kids too, without the place being overrun by hundreds of ankle biters:
Cool Kid Friendly Restaurants in Perth’s South
Gage Roads, Fremantle
West Aussie icon Gage Roads Brewery ticks all the boxes. The cool new venue also moonlights as a family-friendly brew barn. Found opposite its namesake, the Gage Roads shipping lane, the bustling port side spot includes a playground, so parents can watch close by with a craft beer and good food. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
Victoria Park Hotel, Victoria Park
The Vic Park Hotel has opened an incredible new $2.3 Million beer garden “The Park”. The trendy spot has a delicious food and drinks offering as well as a shaded soft-play kids playground and an “interactive kids menu”. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
Moore & Moore, Fremantle
You’ll find Moore and Moore Café in a beautiful heritage-listed warehouse, down a Fremantle side street. Also home to a contemporary art gallery, out the back you’ll find a nature play and sandpit area. It’s a fab spot that the kids will love, while you enjoy a chat over coffee. On the menu expect all-day breakfasts, homemade cakes and quick bites. Read the Buggybuddys review.
King Road Brewery, Oldbury
While KRB is popular with little ones, you can pick a quieter spot to dine away from the busy playground. King Road Brewing Co has a yummy pub food menu and house brewed beers for the adults. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
The Old Courthouse, Fremantle
As its name suggests, The Old Courthouse, was the port town’s courthouse for years. Now a restaurant and bar, the venue plays with its interesting history with the dock, and a mugs gallery, great for photo opps. Out the back is a sandpit that will keep little ones busy. See more in our review.
Cool Kid Friendly Restaurants in Perth Hills
Naked Apple Cider House, Nr Roleystone
This hugely popular venue’s menu is made up of small plates perfect for sharing, and something a bit more substantial like steak sandwiches, pasta, burgers and a crispy porchetta that HAS to be tried A kids playground is found close to outdoor seating. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
The Parkerville Tavern
A firm favourite for decades, the Parkerville Tavern is still as popular as ever. The historical hotel serves up tasty pub grub and wood-fired pizzas. The shady beer garden is a big hit with people of all ages. A huge playground is guaranteed to keep kids happy with its big green replica tractor, cubby house and more. Kids can explore and will love paying a visit to the resident emus and sheep, as well as dancing to live music on weekends. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
Core Cider House, Pickering Brook
Relax amongst the apple trees, while the kids play on the tractor and playground and explore the Cider Garden. Core brews their own tasty ciders and non-alcoholic juices from local apples and pears. There’s good food for big and little people too. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
Cool Family Friendly Restaurants in Perth’s North and Swan Valley
Bailey Brewing Co, Henley Brook
Kids will want to head to Bailey Brewing Co, just as much as the adults! You could easily spend an entire day chilling in the immense beer garden, while the kids have a ball playing on the epic nature-based playground, designed using vintage trucks Read the Buggybuddys review.
Blacksmith, Highgate
Beaufort Street’s Sydney import, Blacksmith, is a hip café full of industrial-cool vibes. At this bustling café, you can get your caffeine fix and enjoy tasty morsels from the menu. On the back patio is a sandpit area and playroom to keep little ones busy too. Read the Buggybuddys review.
Oakover Grounds, Middle Swan
There’s a lot to love about one of our favourite cool kid friendly restaurants in Perth – Oakover Grounds. The winery is also home to Fiori coffee roasters and they serve some very tasty food. The kids can run free in the huge open space, while you sit on the veranda overlooking the lake. There’s fishing and free paddle boating on the lake too. Read the Buggybuddys Review.
3 Sheets on the Lake, Woodlands
Found opposite the lovely Jackadder Lake, 3 Sheets on the Lake is a mighty popular spot. The pub-style eatery lends very well to chilling on a sunny day with a glass of wine, with a large portion of the tables outside by a kids play corner. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
Sandalford Estate, Caversham
Did you know Sandalford Estate has a cool wine barrel-themed playground? If you’re visiting the delicious restaurant, the kids will love exploring this spot. This makes for a great spot for a special meal or celebration with kids in tow. Find out more in the Buggybuddys review.
Have we missed your favourite spot for catchups with kids in Perth? Let us know in the comments below!
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Amanda Carlin has her own food and travel blog. Established in 2013, “The Chef, His Wife and Their Perth-fect Life” has enjoyed an exciting name change in 2021, as “The Chef’s Ex-wife” embarks on new adventures with Simply PERTHfect. Amanda loves getting out and about in Perth and WA, as well as brunching, tapas or something a little fancy in equal measures. With her son “Little Chef” in tow, Amanda always has plenty of family friendly eating options to recommend too! Be sure to check out Simply PERTHfect.
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