Located within Wattle Grove Motel on Welshpool Road, Grove Bar & Grill is a relaxed, family-friendly spot that works well for a casual dinner, a weeknight meal you don’t have to cook, or a get-together with friends and kids in tow. Being fully licensed with both indoor and alfresco seating, it feels more like a neighbourhood bar and grill than a motel restaurant, and the adjoining Playground makes it especially appealing for families.
Inside, the dining room is clean, bright and contemporary, with a mix of tables that suit couples, families and larger groups. It’s worth booking ahead, especially if you’re coming with kids or a bigger group, as it can get busy in the evenings. On arrival, younger diners are typically given an activity pack, which is a handy distraction while you’re settling in, looking over menus and ordering at the bar.
The kids’ menu offers a selection of child-friendly meals at a set price, including a drink and ice cream, which makes it easy to budget for family dinners. Options include pasta dishes such as Penne Napoletana as well as classic pub-style favourites, so most kids will find something familiar they’re happy to eat. Portions are generous, and the inclusion of dessert and a drink means you’re not constantly adding extras to your bill.
Adults can choose from a full à la carte menu or the bar menu, depending on how substantial you want your meal to be. Expect pub bistro favourites like steaks, grills, seafood and hearty mains, alongside lighter bar-style dishes that pair well with a drink. Meals and drinks are ordered at the bar and delivered to your table. There can be a bit of a wait at peak times, but the big advantage here is that kids don’t have to sit still the whole time – the Playground is the perfect outlet while food is being prepared.
The fully fenced outdoor Playground is the main drawcard for families. Positioned directly beside the alfresco dining area, it allows parents to relax over a meal or drink while still keeping an eye on the kids.
The play space is sand-based and features a good variety of equipment, including a cubby house/shop, a main climbing frame with slide, monkey bars and a fireman’s pole, plus a swing set with both toddler and standard swings. It’s best suited to toddlers through to primary-aged children. There is a motel pool situated behind the Playground area, but this is strictly for motel guests, which helps keep the dining and play area more contained and focused on diners’ children.
Service is friendly and informal, in keeping with the bar-and-grill feel. Ordering at the bar keeps things straightforward, and staff are used to families, prams and kids coming and going between the Playground and tables. The fenced Playground, and simple kids’ menu, make Grove Bar & Grill an easy choice if you’re looking for a place where children are genuinely welcome rather than just tolerated.
Overall, Grove Bar & Grill offers a relaxed, family-friendly experience with the bonus of a proper outdoor play area. It’s a particularly good option for locals and for families staying at Wattle Grove Motel who want somewhere on-site to unwind at the end of the day.
Grove Bar & Grill
Address: 610 Welshpool Road East, Wattle Grove WA 6107
Opening hours:
Bar service
Monday – Thursday: 3.00pm – late
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 11.30am – late
Meals
Monday – Thursday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12.00pm – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Official website: https://grovegrill.com.au/
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Claire Tondut is currently a stay-at-home mother of one daughter and a puppy. When she is not chasing little Miss around she loves to spend time with hubby, friends and family.
