Tots & Teapots Play Café

186 Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2AL, United Kingdom
$$$ Children's cafe
(38 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Tots & Teapots Play Café, the enchanting children’s café nestled at 186 Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol. This inviting establishment has quickly become a go-to haven for families looking to enjoy a delicious meal while their little ones engage in imaginative play. Opened after a thoughtful redevelopment, Tots & Teapots excels in creating a nurturing, playful, and safe environment for children and their parents.

The café features a delightful combination of a soft play area and a general play zone, bursting with new toys and equipment designed to spark joy and creativity in children. Parents can comfortably lounge nearby, joining in the fun or simply enjoying a moment to sip a well-crafted cup of coffee while watching their little ones delight in play. As one satisfied customer, Matt Loucks, noted, “Our two-year-old thoroughly enjoyed herself,” making it clear that this café is a true gem for families.

The menu at Tots & Teapots is thoughtfully curated to cater to both young palates and those young at heart. With delectable offerings like the Tuna Melt Panini (£5.30) and the delicious Tomato & Mozzarella (£4.90), you'll find that the food is not just an afterthought—it’s a highlight! Indulge in a warm and hearty Jacket Potato with Tuna Mayo (£5.90) or savor the comfort of a classic Cheese & Beans. The café also takes into consideration dietary preferences, offering a tempting vegan option—Vegan Cheese with Red Pepper & Pesto.

The ambiance is equally inviting, described by customers as “bright” and “clean,” with staff who embody warmth and attentiveness. The space is beautifully designed to engage children while allowing parents to unwind. Jochebed Tan shares, “The space is so brilliantly designed with two nearby yet independent areas,” which enhances a family's ability to relax and connect while the kids explore in a safe, joyful environment.

As you sip on one of their delightful drinks, such as the signature kids’ hot chocolate that has charmed many young visitors, take note of the surroundings; the atmosphere pulses with laughter and excitement, making it a perfect spot for toddlers to thrive. Simon Pollard’s daughter even cried at having to leave, a testament to how captivating the experience can be!

Moreover, the café’s dedication to providing an enjoyable experience doesn’t go unnoticed; Ian Wilcox praised their “amazing carrot cake” while relishing the ability to share moments with his family. The thoughtful layout ensures that children can play freely while parents maintain sight of their little ones, a crucial feature for peace of mind.

Plan a visit to Tots & Teapots Play Café, where delightful cuisine and creative play collide, creating unforgettable memories for you and your children. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a casual afternoon, this café promises to deliver a joyful experience for everyone.

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Dine-in
Delivery
Takeaway
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 01:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

38 Reviews
Matt Loucks

20 Sep 2025

Our family visited Tots & Teapots this past weekend, having eagerly awaited their opening after a full redevelopment of the site. We were not disappointed! They have both a soft play area and a more general play area - all new toys and equipment, with lots of room for parents to join in, or sit on the floor nearby. Our two year old thoroughly enjoyed herself. We ate lunch there too, which was great value and really tasty. Plenty of seating, but be prepared to share a table as many are 4 seaters. We took the opportunity to speak to other families, which was nice. Considering it was their opening weekend, it was difficult to fault the team. They didn’t tell us about the cubby holes to store our shoes and bags, which would have really helped, otherwise service was perfect. The whole setup seems very well thought out and very practical. It got quite noisy - unsurprising, really, but some soft furnishing could help with that. Also, seating (for breast feeding) wasn’t particularly plentiful, so that could be improved. We booked ahead, and would suggest that is essential. Well worth a visit, we certainly will be coming back again.

Simon Pollard

10 Aug 2025

My 3 year old cried when we had to leave because she wanted to stay. So it definitely got her vote In general this is a nice small play cafe. Lots to do for younger kids. Staff were lovely and we will be back.

Jochebed Tan

19 Jul 2025

An absolutely beautiful play cafe! The space is so brilliantly designed with two nearby yet independent areas: a welcoming play area with thoughtfully curated toys selection, as well as a padded area for kids to move their little bodies. Wide selection of food and drinks for the young and young-at-heart, and they have the cutest kids’ hot chocolate ever! Facilities are all designed with the little ones in mind, with changing areas, high chairs and step stools. The team is so friendly and helpful - a kind lady offered us board games when she noticed we were mainly seated at the table. Top notch service and absolutely a gem of a kids cafe. Highly recommended!

Ian Wilcox

07 Jul 2025

Visited tots and Teapots for the first time yesterday after seeing this place slowly come together in passing on wells road What a brilliant place! Parents can enjoy a lovely clean bright and safe play area with there children while enjoying lovely coffee and amazing cake (carrot cake was top notch!) Me, my fiancée and daughter absolutely adored this place and will be back many more times I will also being adding it today to Bristolguide.co.uk as Bristol needs to know about tots and Teapots! I was amazed to see the level of thinking that has gone into this place all sorts of toys as well as a soft play for all ages even babies, amazing to see that in the toilets they have spare baby wipes and sanitary towels for the ladies, after visiting most of Bristol's soft plays and cafes I can tell you that's a first! My only criticism and it's not aimed at the premises is there are limited amounts of tables some with 4 seats, I know people want there own space have a seat and table Edit, visited for a second time and again a visit worth 5 stars, they were fully booked but everyone had there own table and it wasn't as crowded This time I went to the morning session and it was a little cold (wrap up warm) but other than that thoroughly enjoyable for the children

t. timofe

20 Jun 2025

We loved our experience here! Lots of nice wooden toys, nice food and good coffee! When we were there, everyone in the session had a table as it seemed, quite a few kids but did not feel too crowded. We will be back some time soon!

Briony Johannah

16 Jun 2025

Such a gorgeous play cafe! My son especially loved the area of softplay and didn’t want to leave. They offered a good range of drinks and snacks both for adults and children. There was so much for the children to do and my son loved his time here. Highly recommend for toddlers.

Lupin

12 Jun 2025

A perfect place to relax and have a coffee whilst your child plays. The play areas are surrounded by tables so you can actually let older children get on with it. There is also a small soft play which my son LOVED playing in with his friends. Tip to management: it got VERY noisy, I can recommend installing noise-absorbing pads on the ceiling to absorb some of that, it would make it a more pleasant space. Also the mozzarella and tomato panini needs more mozzarella. Cheers!

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