As of September 2019, Redland will have its own family-friendly play café when Skyboat Cafe opens on Harcourt Road.
You’ll find Skyboat Cafe right by the junction with Coldharbour Road, in premises most recently occupied by Heart Space Studios. The idea came about when Lara – a local mum of three kids under 5 – wanted to create somewhere she would feel comfortable and happy meeting friends for coffee or something to eat, while still making sure that her children could have a good time.
And that’s what Skyboat Cafe is all about. The idea is that it’ll be a place for young families to get out and meet new people, a place where young mums can get support, and somewhere parents can enjoy a social life in an environment that the kids can enjoy just as much as the grownups.
Using local suppliers like Hobbs House Bakery, Stream Farm, Roasted Rituals and Bristol Tea Company, Lara plans for all the café’s light lunches, cakes, bakes and superfood salads to be made in-house – with options to cater for all dietary requirements. And the play space? Expect different zoned areas, a sensory room for babies, design-led soft play equipment, and even separate areas for role play and stories.
Down the line, there will also be various classes and workshops for both children and parents, and the play space can be hired on Sundays for private parties.
I’m definitely planning on heading up there with Oscar when Skyboat Cafe opens in September! In the meantime, keep checking their website, Facebook and Instagram for updates…