Sip and Slide! Here Are 8 Pubs With Playgrounds In Brisbane
Let the kids run wild!
Playing outside as a kid while waiting for your parents to summon you back to the table for your meal is a core memory for most.
And while a restaurant can only keep the kiddos entertained for so long while the adults kick back with a pint, finding a place to suit the whole family is an ideal outcome for any parent.
A good ol’ pub is the perfect setting for a family meal with its hearty food and laid-back atmosphere. Throw in a playground and you’ve got yourself the idyllic family dining experience.
So bring on the Sunday sesh and let the kids run wild while you kick back at Brisbane’s best pubs with playgrounds.
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
Victoria Park
Herston
After a day of lively putt putt with the family there’s nothing better than a frosty beer and a steak. While you kick back at the Bistro, let the kids roam free inside The Playground. Suited for kids aged 3 – 12, this adventureland features slides, climbing ropes, a rock-climbing wall, a repurposed farm tractor, and giant wooden cubby house. Open every day, the playground is located beside the Bistro, so you can keep an eye on the little ones while you sink an iced cold one.
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Felons
Brisbane City
There’s no better way to spend your family day than by the river at Felons down at Howard Smith Wharves. With a pint of handcrafted Felon’s brew in one hand and a slice of woodfired pizza in the other, your weekend will be well spent. While you indulge, let the kids run wild at Felons epic pirate ship playground. Within eyeshot from the tables, the kiddos can safely explore and adventure while you enjoy an afternoon in the sunshine. Cheers!
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Eatons Hill Hotel
Eatons Hill
Eatons Hill Hotel is a hub of vibey live music, flowing booze, and tasty bites in the ‘burbs. If you’re looking for a fun dining experience with the fam, this suburban hotspot offers a tasty menu that both you and the kids can enjoy. While you relax and unwind, let the kids pass the time at the restaurant’s all-ages show, the ultimate kids’ playground, video game area, and kids theatre. We guarantee you will get some peace and quiet, and may even find yourself having to drag the kids back to the table!
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The Belvedere Hotel
Woody Point
The sun-drenched decks of The Belvedere are perfect for a family day by the water. With cold drinks for the adults and an impressive playground for the kids, The Bel knows how to keep the whole family happy. Join in on the fun at the recreational games area fitted with arcade games. With a kid’s menu suited to the fussiest of eaters, The Bel promises a day of no-fuss and entertainment, so you can sit back and enjoy a meal with your family overlooking the bay.
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The Glen Hotel
Eight Mile Plains
Whether you’re feeling like a Saturday morning brekky, a lazy lunch, or a hearty Sunday night meal, The Glen Hotel promises good food and a great time for the whole family. While the adults kick back and relax, the kids can burn energy on the playground where they can run amuck and enjoy the open space. Grab a table near the playground so you can keep an eye on the little ones from your seat.
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Sandstone Point Hotel
Sandstone Point
Pack up and pile in for a drive up north to the beautiful Sandstone Point Hotel. A stone’s throw away from Bribie Island, this sun-soaked hotel offers a decadent waterfront dining experience. A great place for the whole family, the hotel’s playground and new jumping pillow will keep the kiddos busy and bouncing the day away. About an hour from Brisbane CBD, Sandstone Point Hotel is the perfect destination for a family road trip that’s most certainly worth the drive.
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Carina Leagues Club
Carina
Slip and slide your way into Carina Leagues Club, where their expansive Playland allows your little ones, aged 3 to 12, to embark on an exciting adventure! With a climbing wall, building blocks, movie room, craft area, disco rooms, arcade games, a giant slide, and more, Playland offers a safe and fun environment for your kids to play and explore to their heart’s content! Playland is open Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, Fridays from 4:30pm to 9:30pm and weekends from 11.30am to 9.30pm. Playland offers three hours of supervised play for just $10. Carina Leagues Club’s expansion plans in 2025 are set to transform Playland into an even more thrilling kids-must-do destination. Stay tuned for Playland updates on their website.
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