Pallant House Play Cafe in Havant

My wife takes one of our grandchildren on a regular trip. He loves the play area, its kept clean and has plenty to play with. The café dose nice simple food and drink's at a reasonable price. This is a great place to take the little one on a wet day, he loves it.

My son and I love this place! Amazingly lovely staff and service, delicious food for grown ups and children, FAB coffee and honestly perfect cakes. We’ve been coming for a couple of years and have never had a bad experience. It’s recently been refreshed and had a move round with furniture, and is still as lovely as ever.

I'm a pretty frequent visitor to this place and wanted to re-review it following a bit of a menu-revamp, and as my situation has changed...As the title suggests, this place is my sanctuary and is a friendly haven on those days when parenthood is a little, erm, challenging (or more challenging than usual!). It's clean, looks loved and well looked after, and has the most wonderful non-judgmental atmosphere. In short, if you have children under about 7, put this place on your list of regular haunts - your kids will love it, and you'll be able to grab a minute's peace for your much needed coffee! On entry, the Cafe now has a quieter, friendly coffee-lounge area, which I love; it's perfect for me when I come with my 6-month old baby as it's a lovely environment to sit and chill in (when he naps!), and has feeding cushions for when I need to feed my hungry little man. It's also great if you want a proper catch up too - or even have older children who you trust to play without constant watching. Heading through the doorway to the second room and servery, I was greeted by a light, bright, airy room filled with exciting role-play toys (cafe, house, etc) and small soft-play area for younger children. Everything is beautifully clean and looks very well cared for - amazing considering how much use all the toys were getting whilst we were there. This room is clearly great for the pre-schoolers, and we tend to sit in here when I come with my 4-year old after school. She's really excited as there now some boxes of toys like duplo etc, which you can ask for, to keep slightly older ones entertained. The whole Cafe now has a light, bright, airy feel, and is sparkly clean. I have always found the staff team lovely, polite and so accommodating - and this hasn't changed. Nothing is too much trouble for them - and coming over to ask if I want another drink or snack whilst I'm occupied feeding a baby is a really nice, welcome touch. The menu has had a revamp, with the addition of a delicious cooked breakfast - 4 bits of bacon, egg, tomatoes and beans - all for a reasonable £4.95. This, and their bacon sandwiches are just the thing after a fraught morning school run. The new snack plates for kids (breadsticks, cucumbers etc) are great, and fantastic when Madam has a picky few moments and won't eat sandwiches. The range of items for the snack boxes has increased too - and you can now get pink or red Ella's Kitchen pouches for the really little ones (a lifesaver this morning - forgetful mummy!). I'm looking forward to trying one of the ploughmans, and am pleased to see quiche is still on the menu too. The cakes are delicious, and I love that the whole cafe is nut-free; along with a range of different non-dairy milks and the fact that there's options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free guests is great. I love this place, and feel really comfortable bringing my children here, meeting friends and family and just relaxing - it really is my first choice of places to go in Havant. Thank you!

This cafe does have some good facilities for kids and a good outdoor area. However, the floors are visibly dirty both the carpet area and the blue hard flooring. They also have fabric chairs which are dirty and the whole place seems a little unloved. When I first visited when it opened it was much much cleaner and felt fresh. Perhaps the owners haven’t realised how tired it now looks. One thing I really look for in a cafe is clean surroundings. This cafe needs a deep clean and bleach to return it to its fresh and vibrant state once again.

Visited today with my 2 year old after reading and hearing lots of great things.First impressions; tatty appearance overall. Only one other customer when we arrived but no one at the till. Bought a drink and headed outside to some toys that looked like no one looked after them but daughter was happy playing so that made me happy. Ordered some food including a child's ham sandwich with side salad and crisps...£3...when it came (with no side salad and crisps) the bread was mouldy. We did complain and they brought a new sandwich (no side salad or crisps) said sorry and the bread was in date but clearly the heat was getting to everyone!!! I accepted the new sandwich (no side salad or crisps) . My mother's scone arrived and my panini, which was nice, arrived after another 10 mins. Overall my daughter had an ok time playing. BUT mouldy bread and a half hearted apology that it was the heats fault was disgusting. I would have complained more but I just couldn't face it. £3 for one slice of (initially mouldy) bread, a bit of ham, with no side salad and crisps. Yes, I could have complained about that as well but my whole visit would have been spent complaining. The worse thing is they weren't even busy. One other small group as we left (2 adults, 2 toddlers, 2 babies).I do not recommend and will not be back especially when there are 2 far more superior and more professional play cafes in the area.

Love this place. Love the food & staff and my little boy thrives with the other children. The loyalty card is great but also reminds me of how often I come here and buy coffee 🙈

Free fun play for kids with a relaxed environment. Push along toys, fancy dress, small soft play, play cafe plus loads more. Parents can relax with a hot drink or food whilst kids can play safely throughout 2 rooms and a lovely all weathered garde . We make a little visit at least once a week!

Came here for the first time on a pre September school start date and my children instantly fell in love with it. I've been a couple of times since, and it's still a massive hit. Looking forward to lots more visits. Emz Ross

I have been here a couple of times now and it has been excellent every time. It's great to keep the kiddies happy while you have a bite to eat and a catch up. I can't recommend the jacket potatoes more highly - lovely crispy skins! This is one of my favourite places

Because my daughter and her 2 friends take their toddlers here weekly she chose it for the venue for my grandsons 1st birthday party. The children had lots of toys to play with including a large ball pit and also a sensory room while Mums and Dads could buy hot and cold drink plus cakes , although food was included as my daughter did her own catering and supplied cold drinks . It was a very safe place for little ones .and we all had a great time . It was a lovely summers day and we sat in the garden .

I have been here a few times now and me and my son really love it. It has a lovely selection of toys including a soft play area. I am able to enjoy a drink while he happily plays. The staff are always so friendly as well. Would highly recommend.

We visited this morning for a coffee with our 3 yr old and 1 yr old girls. I couldn’t recommend more- the ladies are so friendly and welcoming and they really have thought of everything. Comfy seats, a fantastic range of toys and books, excellent toilet facilities and just a really homely feel. Both girls loved it and my husband and I had a very relaxing coffee. We have booked a party here for my eldests 4th birthday and we can’t wait. Thumbs up all round!

Me and one of my daughters went in on Friday for the first time have walked a few time so thought we would give it a ago, so glad we did its such a lovely kid friendly café there is so much for the kids to play with and do my daughter was board at all and don't want to leave, we had a pot of tea witch was lovely as not tea bags but leafs which makes a big different in taste, we got a flapjack as there wasn't anything thing else my daughter could have a she gluten free but she was happy and said it was very yummy so that was good, will be bring my other kids very soon and we cant wait, the lovely young girl on the till and her mum are very welcoming which is really nice and cant seem to do enough for you so both of you well done cant wait to come back again next week :)

Visited the play cafe yesterday and was very impressed! They had a fantastic menu, not just for the adults but for the children too- not your usual “fish fingers and chips”!

plenty of toys books writing and play areas indoors and out to keep the kids happy for hours. with huge hot chocolates to keep smiles on the faces

What a pleasant change it is to take screaming children into a cafe and not be glared at! At Pallant House there's no judgmental glares from 'well meaning' interfering individuals, if you don't have a child you most likely will never find yourself in this place. With comfy sofas, changing tables, soft play,lovely outdoor play area, lots of role play toys and hot drinks and food what more could you want? Pallant House also do a loyalty card, so for every 10 stamps, you get a freebie - nice x

This play cafe is super. It has a great selection of healthy food for children at reasonable prices. Plus coffee is great. Children have lots to play with and staff are super.

We love this cafe and wish we had one closer to home in Portsmouth! Food is great, there is everything you could need for a toddler and a baby and the folk running it are always so friendly and kind. You can actually relax as you don't have to worry about toddlers making a mess as its so set up for them having a good time. Wonderful.

Just perfect for parents and small children. Lots of toys, books and nice play areas where the kids can enjoy themselves in a safe environment. Nice food, veggie friendly, huge hot drinks! Service pleasant and fast. Very reasonable prices. Just what we needed in the area, will definitely visit again!

Lovely venue, really lovely coffee. This cafe has everything you could need for a relaxing trip out with your baby/child. There are feeding pillows, toys, soft play, even wipes and spare nappies in case your caught short. The staff are incredibly friendly and engaging and have really thought of everything. It's my fav place to relax with my children. Thank you so much for creating this wonderful, innovative cafe. Absolutely worth a visit.

Lots of toys for little ones, nice selection of food and drink, all round pleasant place to bring kids. Best of all, prices are reasonable. It does get busy!

I came here with my very boisterous 22 month old for a second breakfast. So so impressed. The facilities are excellent, and the ownera have thought about everything someone with small children might need. There are even bouncy chairs and feeding pillows for parents with babies. There's a small soft play area and an indoor and outdoor Wendy house. I won't make an exhaustive list but go and see and have a yummy cherry scone!

I went for the first time today with my 17 month old and she absolutely loved it and so did I. I am quite shy but there was a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Lots of choice on the menu and lots of toys for little ones.

I went here for the first time with a friend today. There's nowhere in Chichester specifically for preschool children so we thought we'd check it out. It was amazing! I'll definitely be coming back.

I visit the Pallant regularly as a business and as a mum and I can't fault it! The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The place has a wonderful array of FREE play for kiddies which is amazing when you want a quiet 5 minutes as a parent!!! They even have an outdoor space to play. My little boy (2years) loves it here. The menu has a good range of food, great kids menu and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

We come here on a regular basis and it is just fantastic. It's the only place I can come and eat or meet with friends and have some actual conversation as Munchkin is kept occupied by the wonderful toys! It's an absolute god-send as there's very few places where kids can start to learn to play independently with other children they've just met, and it's wonderful to see them doing just that in the cafe! I love the fact that most of the toys are traditional - dolls houses, trains, a little cafe, books and a lovely soft-play. As its warmer, the garden is also open with a little house, water table and pirate ship too!

Myself and my daughter love this place. I know she can safely play in a clean environment whilst I enjoy a drink (and occasional slice of cake). Cannot recommend the cafe enough. Thank you for setting it up and running such a friendly business.

We visited here with my children and found it to be a very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere to have lunch. The food was delicious and the service was brilliant. I will definitely recommend it and visit again- thankyou

My daughter and I went for cake n milkshake today, the staff used to be teachers at my daughters school, and were so pleased to see her.

We had a lovely lunch today and our daughter enjoyed every minute of it. She didn't even want her lunch because she wanted to play in the soft play. Great for little ones and older ones. Will defiantly be returning. Great for families.

We visit the cafe all the time! It's a perfect place for little ones to play while grown ups can relax and chat. A good selection of lunchtime food, cakes, and lots of options for little ones. The ladies who run it are so lovely and welcoming and they've really thought of everything you could need for small children's with lots of different toys, books, baby bouncy chairs, breastfeeding pillows... fantastic!

Fabulous range of good meals and snacks for adults and children. It was nice not to have the usual rubbish of cheap fish fingers or burgers for my child.

I visited with friends, their three year old son and my four month old daughter. This place is the most family friendly place I have ever visited. Every detail has been thought out, and it feels really welcoming. For example, they have breastfeeding support pillows which can be borrowed, spare nappies and wipes in the baby change, an extensive and appropriate children's menu, clean and well kept toys, I could go on and on. The people working there were cheerful and friendly. In spite of it being a very busy lunchtime, our food arrived quickly and was good quality and well prepared. Also, the coffee was delicious. Really, this place is great.

Visited for the first time today with my 1 year old and it is brilliant- every detail has been thought of to make it easier with young children. The food was lovely yet still reasonably priced, and there was a good selection for toddlers. There is a small soft play section and older area with a variety of toys which was more than enough to keep him and his two friends occupied for some time! We will definitely be coming back.

This is my new favourite place. Delicious food. Great equipment for the kids. Extremely friendly staff. Recommended.