5 great spots for your kid's birthday bash

Open Door in Constantia offers a sophisticated menu and atmosphere, and yet they are very child-friendly, with an enclosed jungle gym outside and a great kiddies menu. (No child-minders though, but then of course you will be there for your tot’s big day.)

Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Cape Town; enquire at 021 794 3010

The restaurant at Franschhoek Cellars in Franschhoek is ideal for kids’ parties – there’s a wonderful (enclosed) play-area with child-minders on duty, plus the menu will find appeal with young and old.

Franschhoek Cellars, Franschhoek Main Road, enquire at 021 876 2086

Blue Zoo in Berea, Durban is the perfect spot for your next kiddies birthday party – there’s plenty of room to run around, and the facilities include a great jungle gym, swings, play house and sand art area.

6 Nimmo Road, Morningside, Durban; enquire at 031 303 3568

With activities like Acrobranch and bike trails on the agenda (plus a great menu and lots of space for the kids to roll around on the lawns), Olifant’s Café at The Big Red Barn in Centurion would be nice spot for a birthday bash, especially for older kids.

7 Nelson Road, Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, enquire at 082 263 9753

AJ’s in the Park is famous both for their flame-grilled chicken and their enormous outdoor play area that includes not only jungle gyms but also jumping castles and complementary kites. Give them a ring when next you have a birthday coming up.

33 Abercorn Avenue, Craighall Park; enquire at 081 234 5797

For more child-friendly restaurant recommendations, visit eatout.co.za.