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The Play Cafe

📍 Esher, Greater London

4.7(58 Google reviews)💰£6.50-£10👶Under 5

Modern soft play centre for under-5s running four 90-minute daily sessions. Full cafe serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Popular Fizz Fridays include a complimentary drink with entry. Birthday party packages available with full event management.

Perfect for partiesExcellent staffFizz FridaysTimed sessionsAll ages welcomeGreat food platters
★★★★★Featured review by Keima Payton

What an amazing venue for a children's party. The venue (which is soft play orientated) looks on first blush a bit like a venue for younger children (babies to 5 years) - well we had an A*M*A*Z*I*N*G* party for a 6 year old yesterday with the soft play packed away. The venue is perfect because it is a great space in a club house (so a full kitchen and bar) and it has indoor and outdoor areas (when the weather is fabulous!). Which meant parents could chill in the garden whilst the children partied. Plus the staff couldn't be more helpful - even down to wrapping up the cake as we left! Sam has details for entertainers, party bags vendors and balloon decorators (but we only used their balloon decorator who was fabulous!!) - nothing was too much trouble and they know what works. Communication was great and the food platters were to die for. Kids don't really eat party food so we got the basic option and then a large platter of fresh fruit which went in a flash! Everything was flawless and polished and just perfect! Just look at the photos!! It's the best place to have a party locally!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

A strong choice for families with children under 5 who want a premium soft play experience with proper cafe quality. The party service is particularly well-regarded — staff manage every element including decorations, timing, and clean-up, and the soft play frame can be removed to accommodate older children's parties up to 18.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book birthday parties well in advance — the venue fills quickly for weekend slots
Ask Sam about entertainer and balloon decorator recommendations when planning a party
🎟️Choose fresh fruit platters alongside basic party food — children eat less than expected
🚗The garden area is available during good weather for parents to use during sessions

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

58 Google reviews

Excellent party hosting40%
Outstanding staff service35%
Great food options25%
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Keima Payton

10 months ago

What an amazing venue for a children's party. The venue (which is soft play orientated) looks on first blush a bit like a venue for younger children (babies to 5 years) - well we had an A*M*A*Z*I*N*G* party for a 6 year old yesterday with the soft play packed away. The venue is perfect because it is a great space in a club house (so a full kitchen and bar) and it has indoor and outdoor areas (when the weather is fabulous!). Which meant parents could chill in the garden whilst the children partied. Plus the staff couldn't be more helpful - even down to wrapping up the cake as we left! Sam has details for entertainers, party bags vendors and balloon decorators (but we only used their balloon decorator who was fabulous!!) - nothing was too much trouble and they know what works. Communication was great and the food platters were to die for. Kids don't really eat party food so we got the basic option and then a large platter of fresh fruit which went in a flash! Everything was flawless and polished and just perfect! Just look at the photos!! It's the best place to have a party locally!

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Vivien Chong

9 months ago

We recently celebrated our boys’ birthday at The Play Cafe and had such a wonderful experience. The venue is beautifully decorated, clean, and always feels safe—something we really appreciate as parents. There were plenty of toys for the kids to enjoy, including a fun soft play climbing frame that kept them entertained for hours. We also booked the bouncy castle, which was a huge hit with all the children! When we arrived, the room was already set up with balloons and a “Happy Birthday” banner, which made everything feel extra special and stress-free. There’s also a lovely garden area with seating, perfect for summer! The food was great, and the bar next door was a nice bonus for the adults to relax and enjoy themselves. We’ve visited The Play Cafe before, and it’s consistently a clean, welcoming space. We’d definitely consider booking another party here in the future!

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Marina Hidalgo

9 months ago

Every went very smoothly. Sam was very helpful and his communication regarding the party plan and the different options was great. The kids all had a great time, loved the food and all the toys available! The parents loved the food served (bagel platter, brunch platter and grazing platter). Some even mentioned they were considering the venue for their future birthdays! We were not rushed at all and the staff on site were really helpful.

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Melissa Howard

9 months ago

We hosted our daughter’s 2nd birthday at the play cafe and it was brilliant, the venue is ideal with great age appropriate toys and ride along vehicles/ bikes. Excellent outdoor area and great setup that takes care of everything! Highly reccomend

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Play Cafe runs exclusively for under-5s across four daily 90-minute sessions, with full cleaning between each group. The contemporary interior includes a climbing frame, ride-on vehicles, and a full cafe menu. Fizz Fridays include a complimentary prosecco with entry. Birthday packages offer complete event management including setup, food, entertainers, and balloon decoration referrals.

🕐 Opening Hours

Tuesday09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday09:30 – 17:00
Thursday09:30 – 17:00
Friday09:30 – 17:00
Saturday09:30 – 17:00

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