Undiscovered Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have my 2 year old and 3 month old on Mondays. By this time of day I need to get out, but struggle to find somewhere for a latte for me, tea for no 1 and a comfy chair to feed no 2. Any ideas? Needs to be open til 5pm I guess and ideally walkable (in ED). I go to the Clockhouse a lot but need an alternative really! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillandjoe Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 i have the same problem. Maybe we should start a late afternoon playgroup? :)gill Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undiscovered Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Exactly! Everywhere shuts at 4pm, and I would actually rather stay in for lunch (as its nap straight after) as at midday I still have a grasp on my sanity (not a firm one mind you!). By 330pm we just need to get out - its a long haul til bed/Daddy returns. There must be somewhere out there open til 5pm willing to put up with us?? It's obviously not just me! :0) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooders79 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Rocca have always been good for a toddler dinner and nice coffee, no dinner clearing up to do either at home! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby's bear Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We (2 yo and 9 mo) often combine a post nap trip to grove vale library (open til 7pm) with a coffee / hot chocolate at Blackbird which is usually deserted at 4pm ish and so you can get the sofa, and it is open til 7pm too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undiscovered Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks! Rocca is great, we most weekends. The staff are amazing - best in SE London with kids. Blackbird is a great shout! Never knew it was open that late. We often go up to Dulwich library but no tea options there - right that's my next venture - thanks. Keep em coming though - no such thing as too many options Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooders79 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Bit further but horniman cafe open until 5:30... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oimissus Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 might be a bit far but I take my 3.5 year old to the South London Gallery cafe fairly often (Peckham Road). What about the cafe Pn Peckham Common? Brockwell Lido - combine with a jaunt to the playground? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunbob Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Undiscovered Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> We often go up to Dulwich library but> no tea options thereThere is a nice cafe in Christchurch, across Lordship Lane from Dulwich Library. It has toys in a little play area for the children and serves hot food as well as tea/coffee/some homemade biscuits etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Bread of life cafe by the library, yes Brilliant and has toys! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 My Post - nap Thursday afternoon staple is the Victoria Inn on Bellenden Rd - The kids love the playroom then we share fish and chips and a plum crumble! Staff are really great with kids - its usually really quiet from 3-6 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillandjoe Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 How hard is it to set up a playgroup in a church hall for instance? My toddler isnt so good with confined spaces!! I'd quite like to organise a late afternoon playgroup just one day a week... Hmmm! I will ask around I suppose. Sometimes I realize that I actually feel more stressed in a cafe because I'm worried about what the other people think about babies!I shall have a look around and maybe start a new thread if I find somewhere suitable...I will give that bread of life cafe a go in the meantime!Xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/33141-monday-afternoons-with-toddler/#findComment-652982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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