Play & Go Adelaide

[ May 10, 2024 to May 12, 2024. May 15, 2024 to May 19, 2024. May 22, 2024 to May 26, 2024. May 29, 2024 to June 2, 2024. June 5, 2024 to June 9, 2024. ]
Gather your friends and family in your private igloo, feast on Raclette cheese and drink mulled wine for this melted cheese foodie experience. 
It’s a French winter tradition to melt Raclette cheese and pour it on potatoes, cured meat and pickles. More than just a meal, Raclette is a social event. This traditional French dish is […]

Family Friendly Dining at Gunbae Korean in Adelaide
Looking for a quick, tasty, and family-friendly meal in the city’s east end? Our favourite spot is Gunbae!
Review by Claire Davill
Gunbae is a casual Korean restaurant, located down Union Street, just off Rundle Street. It’s open for lunch and dinner, and it’s become our go-to for fast, tasty […]

[ May 4, 2024; May 11, 2024; ]
Four family-friendly cooking workshops in this year’s Tasting Australia program will share family histories on a plate from around the world.
The workshops will give people an opportunity to eat and learn some treasured family recipes, culture and migration stories from the Ugandan, Vietnamese, Italian and Indian communities that have settled in the West of Adelaide. […]

Melba’s Angaston Dessert Bar & Shop
Opening Friday 8 March 2024, Melba’s Chocolates has branched out to the Barossa Valley. The new store and cafe at Angaston, is a perfect place for families to stop for a picnic on the lawn, a bite to eat and drink, and to take in beautiful views across the vineyards.
Everything […]

Adelaide’s iconic Arkaba Hotel is kicking off its new inclusive actions by introducing Quiet Dinners on the first Monday of each month starting on 5 February 2024.
Many people don’t think twice about going out for dinner, but for the Autistic community it can be an overwhelming experience. 58% of autistic individuals avoid going to pubs […]

Bloom Cafe sits between quiet backstreets and the River Torrens in Thebarton. It has a quiet, open vibe, excellent food and coffee, and a great kids menu. 
Review by Claire Davill
The cafe is a great family friendly option for a lazy breakfast, brunch or lunch, and the new kids menu (with colouring-in page incorporated) will keep […]

Pirate Life Brewery’s headquarters in Port Adelaide is a great family-friendly destination for lunch, dinner, or a snack. There’s ample space both inside and outside, a dedicated kid’s menu, and a play area to keep the kids occupied. The whole area is very welcoming – for adults, kids, and even dogs!
Review by Claire Davill
Pirate Life […]

Melba’s Chocolates and Confectionery is coming to the Barossa! Opening March 2024
Melba’s Chocolates and Confectionery are expanding and are excited to announce the opening of a second site in the picturesque village of Angaston in the Barossa Valley in March 2024.
They will be taking up residency in the Gawler Park site, first known for producing […]

Your Guide to the Best Ice Cream Places Around Adelaide
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!
Here at Play & Go we LOVE our ice-cream – especially in the warmer months, but a bit of cold weather doesn’t stop us eating it during Winter too.  We love it so much we thought we’d […]

[ December 9, 2023 to December 10, 2023. December 16, 2023 to December 17, 2023. ]
Free Christmas Snow Photo Sessions and Family Dining at The Gully Public House and Garden
The spirit of Christmas has taken over at The Gully with FREE Christmas snow photography sessions! The Gully’s Snowing Sessions are a picture perfect opportunity for you and your family to dine out and have a photography session in a Christmas Winter […]

A lot has changed at this city oasis since our last review, but it’s still an amazing garden cafe with fresh, delicious food and drink options and a perfect escape for breakfast or brunch for kids and adults alike.
Review by Claire Davill
Located in the city’s west end, along the quiet, friendlier part of Hindley Street, […]

What the Croque! Cafe
As part of the Daw Park Repat Health Precintc which has recently undergone a redevelopment, a cafe and playground has been established for patients, families and the general community to use. This is where What the Croque have made their home after running their business as a coffee and catering van since […]

The Hot Pot Guy is a fun, kid friendly option for a family dinner in the Adelaide CBD with a bonus indoor playground to keep the kids entertained.
There are plenty of large tables and booths, most with a huge recessed hot pot in the centre of the table, ready for you to cook your food […]

Finding the ideal dining venue for the whole family can be a challenge, especially with little ones to consider.   Fortunately we are spoilt for choice in Adelaide with a fabulous variety of places that cater to families with children.
The Play & Go team love to get out and about and we have a great […]

Kids Eat Free at the Mick O’Shea’s Hotel in Hackham.
If you want to take the family out for dinner without blowing the budget, head to Mick O’Shea’s Hotel and take advantage of their kids eat free deals.
Review By Jo Parkinson
Situated on Main South Road at Hackham, Mick O’Shea’s Hotel has loads of character, and is […]

[ July 18, 2023; ]
Vintage Chef Co Café Official Opening – STARplex Gawler
To celebrate the official opening of their new café at STARplex Gawler, Vintage Chef Co will host a range of activities and festivities. 
The family friendly café is the newest project for the multilayer Barossa Valley hospitality business. With foot traffic exceeding 10,000 people per week, it will […]

Jenny’s Bakery – an iconic Adelaide bakery
81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood & 166 The Parade, Norwood
You know a good bakery when you see a constant line-up at the door on weekends. These are people in the know. Inside the doors of the character building is a spectacular and mouth-watering display of baked goods.
Jenny’s Bakery is renowned for it’s […]

[ April 29, 2023 to April 30, 2023. ]
Inaugural Pretzel Festival in Hahndorf.
The Hahndorf Business and Traders Association has added a new festival to its calendar of events – the inaugural Pretzel Festival on the last weekend in April.
International Pretzel Day is held in April each year and festivals are held across the globe in September, but because Hahndorf already has its Hahndorf. […]

Metro Bakery & Cafe in Mount Gambier
Review by Claire Davill
The Metro Bakery & Cafe in central Mount Gambier is the perfect family-friendly spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch, or a quick coffee and cake.
Located on Commercial Street East, the Metro Bakery & Cafe is sprawling with plenty of booths and tables inside, out the front, […]

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, Cafe and Play Space.
Don’t be fooled by the name… McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre is so much more than a place for tourists. With its cute kitchen garden café, art gallery, awesome nature playground and yummy gin tasting, this is one spot that you need to […]

The Scenic Hotel – Beautiful views and great vibes
The Scenic Hotel is a gorgeous vintage pub with great vibes, exceptional pub fare and glorious views over tree tops and Adelaide City to the ocean beyond.
by Sharon Harrington
Built in 1869 and recently renovated in 2020, this pub is perfectly located to take advantage of the beautiful […]

Beerenberg Farm Café and Strawberry Picking
Now with their new Beerenberg Farm Café open, the holidays have never tasted so good.
Beerenberg’s menu of family favourites is crafted by their Farm Chef David, using fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced produce. You’ll find everything from freshly-made loaded hotdogs, burgers, sandwiches, salads and homemade pies, to delectable cakes, waffles, and […]

Butter & Toast – Sourdough Donuts | Review
There’s a new cafe in North Adelaide and it might possibly have the best donuts in Adelaide!
Butter & Toast make sourdough donuts, and can often be found at various markets, but they’ve just moved into a brick-and-mortar store on Melbourne Street in North Adelaide. This is a great […]

Viewpoint Cafe in Waikerie – Review
By Claire Davill
Perched on top of cliffs overlooking the Murray River, this unassuming petrol station hides a family-friendly cafe with a huge range of food and drink, incredible views, and space for the kids to run and play.
The Viewpoint Cafe is located on the Sturt Highway, just out of the […]

Adelaide Biplanes Cafe at Aldinga Airfield, Review
By Jo Parkinson
Up, up and away! If you’re a fan of flight, food and fun, then you will love Adelaide Biplanes Cafe!
Located at Aldinga Airfield, this is not your usual dining experience. Sit back and relax, as you enjoy delicious food, picturesque scenery and watch light aircraft takeoff and […]

Cheers Lily – Brooklyn Park – Review
A family friendly Mediterranean restaurant in Adelaide’s Brooklyn Park.
Ever wanted to try something different but not sure if the kids will be happy? Cheers Lily they have all the kids favourites eg pizza, pasta, nuggets and chips etc served with a pop top juice at very reasonable prices. Very […]

Charlie’s Diner at Brighton Metro Hotel – Review
By Jo Parkinson
Do you have fussy eaters or are tired of trying to please everyone at mealtime? Then grab the family and go and check out Brighton Metro Hotel, because buffets are back and better than ever!
Charlie’s Diner at Brighton Metro Hotel is the perfect place to take […]

The Food Barr Cafe – Mawson Lakes – Review
Organise to catch up in Mawson Lakes without the hustle and bustle of Main Street at The Food Barr Cafe.
This family run business has all your brunch and lunch favourites, gluten free options and ready made rolls, wraps, slices and sweets.   They make great coffees with your […]

The Dutch Pantry – Review
By Jo Parkinson
Welkom in de Nederlandse pantry!
You don’t have to travel to Europe to dine in a cute little Dutch café… there is one located right here in Adelaide! The Dutch Pantry on O.G Road at Klemzig has recently had a make-over, and it’s worth checking out. I enjoyed a visit […]

The Gully Igloos
After four very successful years at The Moseley, this is the first time the igloo dining experience is heading to The Gully.
Both hotels are owned and operated by a South Australia family business, the RDJones Group, which operates 17 hotels.  The Gully Igloos will be available to book from Friday 10 June through […]