Kid friendly pubs
Pubs and parenting don't mix. Or do they ? Here's a few watering holes that welcome little ones.
The all age playground that is The Newport
NORTH
The Newport Arms
This historic pub boasts "Australian's largest waterfront beer-garden" with gorgeous views over Ku-ring-gai National Park. There are three kids playgrounds, a garden bistro and all-weather dining areas. Mother's groups are also welcome.
2 Kalinya St, Newport.
(02 9997 4900 www.newportarms.com.au)
Mon-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-10pm.
Palm Beach RSL
Following renovations (due for completion at the end of October), a new deck area in the beer garden will mean there's plenty of outdoor space for the kids.
1087 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach 2108.
(02 9974 5566 www.palmbeachrsl.com.au)
Daily 10am-9.30pm or later.
Castle Hill RSL Club
There's a large jungle gym for children, and every Tuesday is Kids Day with a face painter, clown and Wiggles tunes ruling the airwaves.
77 Castle St, Castle Hill 2154.
(02 8858 4800 www.castlehillrsl.com.au)
Tues 11am-2pm.
SOUTH
The Historic Como Hotel
If you're heading to the Como Hotel to grab a bite at the Burnt Door Bistro or to hang in the beer garden, pack the children - they're welcome.
17 Cremona Rd, Como 2226.
(02 9528 4499 www.thecomo.com.au)
Mon-Sat 11am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-10pm.
Northies Cronulla Hotel
The Mango Jam bistro and the large terraced bar area is family-friendly.
Cnr Kingsway & Elouera Rd, Cronulla 2230.
(02 9523 6866 www.northies.com.au)
Mon-Wed 10am-12 midnight; Thu-Sat 10am-1am; Sun 10am-10pm.
EAST
The Beach Road Hotel
Children are a common feature of this great eastern suburbs pub. Head to the beer garden attached to the back bar, pull up a pew and relax as they run riot.
71 Beach Rd, Bondi, 2026.
(02 9130 7247 www.beachrdhotel.com.au)
Mon & Tue 10am-12 midnight; Wed-Sat 10am-1am; Sun 10am-10pm.
The Clovelly Hotel
This popular and well catered beach hotel has a large family-friendly bistro with a much sought-after outdoor deck area which is grommet friendly.
381 Clovelly Rd, Clovelly 2031.
(02 9665 1214 www.clovellyhotel.citysearch.com.au)
Mon-Fri 11am-12 midnight; Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 12 noon-10pm.
WEST
Courthouse Hotel
It's an added bonus for innerwest parents that one of the area's best pubs has ample space to take the young ones. After recent renovations, the Courthouse now
also boasts the perfect beer garden for children.
2020 Australia St, Newtown 2042.
(02 9519 8273)
Mon-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-10pm.
Ettamogah Pub
The Ettamogah-themed pub is proud to offer free meals for children
with each adult's meal over $17 Mon-Thu. Sundays boast jumping castles and playgrounds.
Cnr Windsor & Merriville Rds, Rouse Hill 2155.
(02 9629 1130 www.ettamogah.com)
Mon-Sat 10am-1am; Sun 10am-10pm.
The Rose Hotel
The rustic beer garden has big wooden seats and tasty pizzas, making it an ideal drawcard for all the family.
54 Cleveland St, Chippendale 2008.
(02 9318 1133 www.therosehotel.com.au)
Mon-Sat 11am-12 midnight, Sun 11am-10pm.