Kid-friendly restaurants in Christchurch
8 kid-friendly restaurants in Christchurch, Christchurch & Canterbury: 6 with play area, 5 with toys & games, 3 with kids' menu, 2 with playground. Kids get something to do and parents get to eat in peace. Every place is chosen from public reviews and family guides.
- Playground
Brighton Beach House
- Playground
Beachfront café and bar in North New Brighton with its own fenced, shaded play area for little ones, serving brunch and lunch.
Good to know: A large public playground and the beach are just across the road for older kids.
- Play areaToys & games
Dune Cafe
- Play area
- Toys & games
Beachy South New Brighton café with an outdoor cubby house and mud kitchen and indoor toys, known for brunch and a big cabinet.
Good to know: Handy for a stop before or after a walk on New Brighton beach.
- Play areaToys & games
Kidd's Cakes & Bakery
- Play area
- Toys & games
St Albans bakery café with two play spaces, one indoors with role-play toys and one outdoors with a slide.
- Play areaToys & games
Meshino
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Kids' menu
Café-restaurant in an old St Albans villa with a fully gated outdoor play area with a cubby house and slide, plus a kids' menu.
Good to know: Open daytime only, 9:30am to 3:30pm; Malvern Park playground is a block away.
- Play area
One Good Horse (Parklands)
- Play area
- Kids' menu
Racing-themed pub restaurant in Parklands with a free multi-level indoor playground for under-12s and a kids' menu with sundaes.
Good to know: The indoor playground is popular, so book ahead for weekend dinners.
- Playground
The Borough
- Playground
- Kids' menu
Community club venue in Richmond, Christchurch, with a taproom serving family dinners, a kids' playground and a kids' menu with classic favourites.
Good to know: You don't need to be a member to eat here, but club rules apply to buying alcohol.
- Play areaToys & games
The Lil Brew
- Play area
- Toys & games
Heritage cottage café and gift shop in Redcliffs with indoor and outdoor play areas, cubby houses and toys, serving brunch, baking and cabinet food.
Good to know: It is a small daytime café close to Sumner Beach, so it gets busy on sunny weekends.
- Play areaToys & games
The Welder
- Play area
- Toys & games
Converted South Town warehouse with several cafés and eateries under one roof and a dedicated kids' play corner with toys.
Good to know: Each eatery inside keeps its own hours, so check before going in the evening.
Questions parents ask about Christchurch
Which restaurants in Christchurch have a playground or play area?
Brighton Beach House, Dune Cafe, Kidd's Cakes & Bakery, Meshino, One Good Horse (Parklands), The Borough, The Lil Brew, The Welder.
Which restaurants in Christchurch have toys, colouring or kids' entertainment?
Dune Cafe, Kidd's Cakes & Bakery, Meshino, The Lil Brew, The Welder.
Which restaurants in Christchurch have a kids' menu?
Meshino, One Good Horse (Parklands), The Borough.
How does KidsDine choose kid-friendly restaurants in Christchurch?
Every listing has something dedicated to children (such as a playground, play area, toys, colouring or entertainers), is mentioned for it in at least three separate public reviews or family guides, has a Google rating of 4.0 or higher, and serves meals (park cafés and kiosks next to a playground count). Global fast-food chains and paid play centres are left out, no listing is paid for, and a few places are team picks marked as such.