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Skyboat Cafe

Bristol, United Kingdom•4.7(143)•Play Café

Enjoy quality coffee and delicious food while your little ones play in a bright, imaginative soft play space designed by a Royal College of Art graduate.

Skyboat Café is a community hub designed specifically for young families, combining a welcoming café with an engaging play space for toddlers and preschoolers. Founded by two local mums, Lara and Stef, the venue reflects a thoughtful approach to family hospitality—it's equally focused on providing parents with excellent food and coffee while children enjoy a stimulating play environment. The bright and vibrant play space features soft play equipment including slides, climbing structures, netting, and interactive light-up play areas that encourage imaginative exploration. The café itself offers high-quality refreshments, with Stef bringing her expertise from Michelin-starred restaurant backgrounds to deliver exceptional coffee, teas, and delicious food options. The space is designed as a relaxed, informal setting where parents and carers can socialise while keeping an eye on their children. Located in Redland on the independent and collaborative Coldharbour Road, Skyboat Café serves as both a social meeting point for new families and a support network for new mums. The venue welcomes little ones and their grown-ups, making it ideal for families with babies and toddlers seeking a quality experience beyond typical soft play centres. The venue is pushchair friendly and open Monday to Saturday from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 09:00 – 15:30
Tuesday: 09:00 – 15:30
Wednesday: 09:00 – 15:30
Thursday: 09:00 – 15:30
Friday: 09:00 – 15:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 15:30
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Contact venue for details

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Skyboat Cafe

A cafe offering delicious food, high-quality coffee and teas in a relaxed setting for parents and carers

Hours: 09:00-15:30 Monday to Saturday

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4.7(143 reviews)
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Imran Khan

Imran Khan

2 months ago

We booked my daughter’s party here in 2025 and had a fantastic experience, which is why we returned in 2026. Unfortunately, this time was a huge disappointment. Communication before the party was very poor. They don’t reply to emails, there is no contact number, and I needed to add two extra children’s sandwich boxes. I ended up driving there in person just to make the change, only to find the venue closed on Saturday despite it showing as open online. The service on the day was equally disappointing. No one was available to cut the birthday cake or help serve the children. Staff kept disappearing downstairs and seemed uninterested, giving the impression they just wanted the party over and done with rather than making it a special occasion. Sadly, after such a great experience in 2025, this visit was a complete let-down. I won’t be booking here again.

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Michelle Bakker

Michelle Bakker

4 months ago

We hosted our kids party at Skyboat Cafe today and it was wonderful. Delicious food for kids and parents, lovely place to play and very patient when we overstayed our party slot slightly! They were able to deal with any last minute requests and generally very accommodating. Thank you! We will be back!

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Gertie K-G

Gertie K-G

5 months ago

What a gorgeous place! This cafe / baby play experience was way better than I expected! Perhaps we got lucky with timing but it was very calm and serene in there. Lots of different areas and toys for different ages. The staff are also so lovely and the food is great! Well worth £4 pp. I’d recommend booking ahead (and also last minute like us then you can see how busy the session is).

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lin Meredith

lin Meredith

11 months ago

The staff were really friendly, food tasted great. It’s a kid friendly place. We ate brunch there and saw quite a few moms with their babies. The ciabatta was good, big stuffing and there’s carrots in the hash browns, and I loved it. So healthy

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Emma Williams

Emma Williams

3 years ago

We love it here - the food is wonderful, you can sit amongst the soft play watching your children and enjoying delicious high quality hot drinks or a whole host of amazing breakfast & lunch options! The soft play is so aesthetically pleasing, clean, quiet/chilled, very well thought out and it is really loved/enjoyed by the children with just the right amount of space/things for ages 0-4! Spaces are limited and need to be booked which really helps with all of the above! It is perfect for babies and toddlers but also a lovely experience for adults too - hence why I think they’ve really nailed it as that is a really hard balance to strike and there are very few places that do!

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Skyboat Cafe

Is Skyboat Cafe free to visit?

Skyboat Cafe is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Skyboat Cafe dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Skyboat Cafe.

Is there parking at Skyboat Cafe?

Yes, Skyboat Cafe has on-site parking.

Is there food at Skyboat Cafe?

Yes — Skyboat Cafe is on site at Skyboat Cafe. A cafe offering delicious food, high-quality coffee and teas in a relaxed setting for parents and carers

Is Skyboat Cafe pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Skyboat Cafe is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Skyboat Cafe?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Skyboat Cafe.

How do I get to Skyboat Cafe by public transport?

Skyboat Cafe isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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