Kids party at a pub?

[2Bboys]

We had DS1 1st birthday at a pub (straight after his church baptism too).

It was a great set up, we had the kitchen cater & brought our own cake. Set up some balloons and decorations in a kind of function type room.

No one had any problems with it being at the pub. We did end up back at home though afterwards as the big boys wanted to carry on.

[Mum2EandR]

Absolutely!! We had DS's 1st bday at a tavern it had a wicked indoor playground and yummy morning tea and treats - it was great!!!

[happygirl1982]

Sounds perfect ! No mess, no catering, fun for the kids!!!

[danik]

Sounds awesome! Kids will be happy and adults will be also

[delirium]

Going to go against the grain here and say I'm not a fan of kids pub parties. partly bc of the whole alcohol-kid thing... although it sounds very fun and family oriented.

But DD has been invited to a couple and the main thing I don't like about it is the cost to the guests. She is too young to just drop off, which means I have to stay, spend $30+ in food and drink for both of us. Then we have to buy a present too. A little kids party has now become a $50 affair which we couldn't afford. The parents said they loved it bc it was so easy and cheap, but it wasn't cheap for the guests.

Having said that, you do what you like, just another perspective

[Happy2be3]

Would it not be cheaper to have a party at home? 4 packets of chips and a cake and you're all set
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[Just*Ace]

Going to go against the grain here and say I'm not a fan of kids pub parties. partly bc of the whole alcohol-kid thing... although it sounds very fun and family oriented.

But DD has been invited to a couple and the main thing I don't like about it is the cost to the guests. She is too young to just drop off, which means I have to stay, spend $30+ in food and drink for both of us. Then we have to buy a present too. A little kids party has now become a $50 affair which we couldn't afford. The parents said they loved it bc it was so easy and cheap, but it wasn't cheap for the guests.

Having said that, you do what you like, just another perspective

I totally get what you mean, and it was one of the major cons I mentioned to DH. I was going to tell people no presents and just to buy their lunch instead but I know most people would still buy a present. And the meals there are slightly more then a normal bistro, might have to reconsider it.

[Just*Ace]

Would it not be cheaper to have a party at home? 4 packets of chips and a cake and you're all set
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I really really wish I could but my house is tiny with no backyard so there is no way I could fit even a small amount of people in

[Mum2EandR]

Going to go against the grain here and say I'm not a fan of kids pub parties. partly bc of the whole alcohol-kid thing... although it sounds very fun and family oriented.

But DD has been invited to a couple and the main thing I don't like about it is the cost to the guests. She is too young to just drop off, which means I have to stay, spend $30+ in food and drink for both of us. Then we have to buy a present too. A little kids party has now become a $50 affair which we couldn't afford. The parents said they loved it bc it was so easy and cheap, but it wasn't cheap for the guests.

Having said that, you do what you like, just another perspective

Yeah I can see your point, what we did was made it a morning tea and we paid for coffee/cake etc...... The dining area of the tavern we went to was completely separate to the public bar and had a wonderful kids playground

Is that possible OP?

[Happy2be3]

I really really wish I could but my house is tiny with no backyard so there is no way I could fit even a small amount of people in

Local park?

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