Meet Percy’s Playground, the New Pub & Play Space in Guildford

If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a long lunch with kids in tow, you’ll know the sweet spot is somewhere between good food and guaranteed entertainment. Enter Percy’s Playground, the leafy new offshoot of the Stirling Arms Hotel that’s quickly becoming a go-to for families in the know.

Designed with little legs and big imaginations in mind, the brand new space is anchored by an epic two-storey nature playground from Nature Based Play (the same crew behind Clancy’s popular playground in Fremantle), encouraging hours of free play. Younger kids, meanwhile, can potter around the sandpit or settle into a toy-filled games corner, with shade sails and misters keeping things comfortable on warmer days.

Depending on the day, there’s often an extra layer of fun too, with pop-up entertainment like face painting fairies and other playful surprises making appearances.

Food-wise, Percy’s Playground understands the brief. Kids’ meals loaded with familiar favourites kids actually want to eat — think dino nuggets, spaghetti bolognese and hot chips, with a little fruit and veg tucked in for good measure. Adults, meanwhile, can settle in with quality coffee, cold beers and classic pub fare, all within easy reach of the playground, so no one feels rushed or pulled in opposite directions.

Set in Guildford on the edge of the Swan Valley, Percy’s Playground feels like the kind of place locals will return to again and again — easy, relaxed and genuinely family-friendly. It’s also an ideal pit stop for day trippers looking to stretch out a visit to the area. Book ahead if you like to plan, or wander in and see where the day takes you.

If you’re chasing more fam-friendly vibes, check out our favourite kid-friendly restaurants and things to do with kids.