Pubs & restaurants with playgrounds in Townsville

Little Legends at the Cowboys Leagues Club has an indoor zone with iPads, TVs and games, and an outdoor jungle-gym playground with a slide, both soundproof and next to the Star Graze dining area. The outdoor side depends on the weather, and staff run supervised sessions at set times. Star Graze opens from 9am every day.

Hotel Allen in North Ward puts its kids' playground in the middle of the beer garden, easy to keep an eye on from the tables, and adds an arcade room, high chairs and baby change. Sundays bring free kids' entertainment, walk-ins are welcome, and there's a free car park off Eyre and Gregory streets.

The Vale Hotel in Aitkenvale has an indoor playground within supervising distance of the Graziers Steakhouse. There's a kids' menu with dessert options and special drinks, and the venue opens from 11:30am every day with tables bookable online.

Dalrymple Hotel in Garbutt has an indoor playground for kids while families eat in the Graziers Steakhouse. There's a dedicated kids' menu, and it's open seven days for lunch from 11:30am and dinner from 5:30pm, with bookings taken online.

The Empire Hotel in South Townsville has an outdoor play area with slides, swings and soccer goals beside the beer garden.

The Commonwealth Hotel in South Townsville has a giant playground in a beer garden stretching almost half an acre, shaded by trees and new shade structures. It's open Wednesday to Sunday from 7am till late, and tables can be reserved for groups.

Centenary Hotel in Pimlico has a jumping pillow for kids alongside the dining area, plus a kids' menu. The bistro serves lunch from 11:30am to 2pm daily, and dinner from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Sunday to Thursday, extending to 9pm on Friday and Saturday.

The Leprechauns Playzone at Brothers in Kirwan has a mega play structure, a toddler area, free arcade games, a cinema, a basketball court and mini golf, with the Circa 20 restaurant next door. Socks are required, or $1 to hire, and there's a parents room with change tables and private feeding areas nearby. Weekend party bookings include two hours of exclusive, supervised Playzone time.

Kirwan Tavern has an undercover playground for its littlest guests, where parents can watch while they eat, and an indoor kids' area as well. The family bistro has kids' and seniors' menus, and you can book online or walk in.

North Shore Tavern in Burdell has a toddler playground in its beer garden courtyard. Kids meals for children 11 and under include a drink and ice-cream, and there's a Kids Club with face painting and balloons during big games.