Beanblock in Newark and Sherwood

Fantastic place for toddlers to play and parents to chat. I’ve never known my busy 20 month old be so absorbed in equipment before. It’s easy to keep an eye on your child with clear sight lines while you enjoy a drink and food.

I came here with my 2 year old and 5 year old during the half term. I have been to Beanblock several times before and always been pleased. The staff are always so welcoming and pleased to see you. BeanBlock really stands out as it’s so much more and different to a typical soft play. I paid £5 for entry as I had siblings from the same family which I think is very fair considering you could pay double this for a standard soft play. The sibling discount makes it very appealing. We just had drinks on this occassion but the food always looks delicious.

This was a great place for lunch with younger children with the activity areas. The food menu was nice (pizza, paninis, cakes) although a little overpriced. One of our party ordered gluten free which was an extremely small sandwich, only white bread was available and it was the crust so we assume they didn't have anything left. Shame they didn't admit that and allow change to the order. This was our first visit, we will return now we know options.

Brilliant service, great food, kids were happy and entertained with their great play resources and toys, something for all my children (1,4,7) will definitely return again soon

Great play cafe, love it here. Nice safe space to have lunch and let the the kids play. Went with a friend who doesn’t have kids as I knew it’s a nice place we can see eachother and actually catch up even with a 1 and 3 year old. Will be back again soon. Thank you x

I stumbled upon Beanbloc and I'm so glad I did. So well set up for a visit with your toddler. Lots of space to put them buggy, friendly welcoming staff and a very well considered menu offering lots of different things for kids, my daughter had the pic and mix lunch which is great as you can select what they are more likely to eat. I enjoyed a panini. Great coffee too. We were able to chat whilst the kids happily played nearby, the space isn't too big so you can easily see the kids, a winner all round! Love this place, will definitely be back 😁

A wonderful venue for families with young children. The food is delicious with a good selection of healthy options for the little ones. My husband and I spent 3 hours there with our daughter and 4 grandchildren- aged from 3 years to 7 mths - and we all had a great time.

Excellent cafe! This place is perfect for families. There is loads to do for the kids, the layout is great so that you can always keep an eye on them. The coffee is excellent and the food is always top notch. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the two owners are amazing.

Great place. Nice coffee, delicious cakes, staff are all very friendly. It feels very safe to let your child play, as the baby area is gated and entrance to the cafe also gated, but you can also see the play area at all times from wherever you sit, so I like this. I can relax knowing the kids are safe. The play area is lovely, clean and well maintained. The baby area has a great selection of baby toys and I love the little swing. There needs to be more places like this where mum’s can enjoy a relaxing coffee whilst the little ones play! I’d highly recommend giving it a visit xx

This cafe is a lifeline to all parents! Great drinks, amazing tasty food and always a warm friendly welcome. The play area is enough to keep your little ones busy whilst you catch up with friends (or just enjoy the break) for a very reasonable price. We will be returning again and again :)

This is an amazing space. I wouldn’t visit Newark half as much as I do if it wasn’t for Beanblock. I know it is a space where I can feel comfortable and take a break whilst by baby plays in the soft play. It truly is an absolute gem and such a wonderful idea. Great food and a godsend for mums/ families.

Friendly and quick service, nice food and little man always enjoys himself. Would 100% recommend. We visit regularly

We had our daughter’s 6th birthday party at BeanBock and it was fabulous. The staff were fantastic, the venue is lovely and even better that you get the whole venue exclusively for the party. We also upgraded to the pizza party which went down great with the children! Overall, the experience from booking to actual party has been great with BeanBlock – thank you for taking all the stress out of party planning!

After visiting Beanblock with my little girl for the first time earlier this year, it soon became my favourite play date location. It is so well thought out, the attention to detail, the food, the toys and the team that run and work there are just wonderful. It really is a breath of fresh air visiting. My daughter loves all the interactive and Montessori toys that they have. As a full time working mum, when I take my little girl to soft play the last thing I want to do is run around a huge soft play - here you can relax, enjoy your child’s company in an inviting and safe environment. My husband and I booked our little girls second birthday here. We had the whole place to ourselves for 2 hours. The price included a lovely continental breakfast for the birthday girl and her friends! Parents, family and friends were able to enjoy a lovely tea or coffee and breakfast whilst enjoying the kids playing. On arrival we were greeted by the most wonderful balloon arch in keeping with our bunny theme. The team has also made homemade cupcakes for the children. They went above and beyond for us and far exceeded our expectations! Thank you for taking the stress out of planning and putting together a childrens party and allowing I to create lovely memories at BeanBlock!

I have been coming here for the past two years for the amazing cake but also for the welcoming atmosphere whether I am on my own with one baby or with both children, with my husband or with a group of friends! Highly recommend it if you have young children!

Beanblock is a wonderfully unique space, family and child orientated without the "chicken nugget and chips" vibe. I have been a handful of times with my little one over the last 10 months of his life and each time we have been very well looked...

Absolutely loved it. Such a beautiful calming environment (not the norm for toddler friendly areas!), gorgeous decor, sustainable imaginative play and plenty of space for toddlers and kids to explore and expend some energy. Had the most perfect cappuccino and would definitely go again -...

I went there today with my 2.5 year old and Nanna and we had a great time. Lovely and vibrant. Amazing food and drinks. The soft play area is amazing. Could not fault them in anyway. We will be going back lots and lots.

My friend lives in Newark and recommended your lovely family friendly cafe as the place to meet for us to catch up for the first time since her new born has arrived. Having 2 year old twin boys myself, and my friend with 2 year...

Went to beanblock cafe last week for a class with my 7 month old. This cafe is absolutely amazing! I feel like this is a relaxed family friendly cafe in the heart of newark and something we have been dearly missing! Would recommend to anyone...

We are so grateful for beanblock. A lovely, friendly family cafe and community hub that really has thought of everything! I visited twice last week, the first visit was after school with my 5 and 2 year old. We met friends there and had a...

This is such a brilliant idea and these ladies have executed it so well. The menu is very well suited for fuss pots and the fact that they offer wine is really just a big cherry on top. They just get being a parent and...

The ladies who own Beanblock have found a formula that really works for kids and parents of all ages. Cake-excellent, coffee-excellent, facilities for children-excellent. Felt very Covid safe without compromising on the experience. Toilet facilities fab and we've also been to one of the classes...

Lovely venue with plenty activities for the children. Good choice of menu and competitively priced. Warm welcome by the staff Would recommend to family and friends. My Grandson was too busy to eat his muffin pizza so they boxed it to take home 😀

Finally! I'm so grateful for this place. I can enjoy my coffee in peace and quiet while my daughter can play with other kids, even the little one can play. The food is great, coffee is strong to keep you awake. Staff is always helpful,...

Have visited Bean Block several times now with my 4 year old daughter. Great to have a cafe suitable for kids which also does good food for adults. We have been for both lunch and for a Frozen themed afternoon to meet Elsa. Lovely, spacious...

Had a fabulous visit to the Beanblock today with my two daughters. We visited late in the afternoon after 4pm and were made to feel really welcome and were given the option of hot food if we wanted even though they had finished cooking for...

I visited with my 2 young children (4years & 16 months) The entrance is gated so the kids couldn't wander out. There was plenty of space for me manoeuvre through the tables with my buggy. The kid friendly menu was amazing and my daughter loved...

First visit to a cafe since lockdown. really clean and spacious. Staff were lovely and the food was great! The kids were encouraged to have fun and enjoy themselves. Can’t recommend enough

Went in last with my 3 year old for lunch and was very impressed with both the food and the service. They took the time to chat to my little one and brought him crayons and paper to keep him busy. Can’t wait to see...

Delicious, fresh, healthy food, scrumptious cakes and great coffee all served in a friendly, warm, atmosphere. Most importantly we felt so relaxed bringing our 2 and 4 year old here as everything has been thought about to make it easy with a young family. We...

Such a lovely, friendly cafe! Brilliant service and food! The layout was perfect for pushchairs, highchairs and multiple children. Can't wait to visit again very soon!