Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This guide answers the 9pm planning question: where around Footscray does the venue itself say kids are welcome? There are seven places. Three are in Footscray, two in Seddon, one in West Footscray and one, the council pool, in Maribyrnong.
We checked each against at least two independent sources, then quote only what the venue or council publishes: a kids menu line, a Sunday event, family entry pricing. We have not assumed high chairs, shade, parking or step-free access, because the pages we read do not mention them.
Use it as a checklist for a Sunday arvo or a weeknight. Prices are copied as printed, and the pool is a council facility, not a restaurant.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids menu and activities | Plough Hotel | CHICKEN PARMA | $32 |
| Breakfast with a kids section | Harry & Larry’s General Store | BREAKFAST ROLL | $17 |
| Sunday Funday with playground | Station Hotel | HAND CRUMBED CHICKEN PARMA | $34 |
| Pizza with a bambini menu | Mozzarella Bar | MARGHERITA | $23.00 |
| Mexican with a kids meal | Superchido | Birria Tacos (2 pcs) | $21 |
| Pizza, pasta, family meals | Harley and Rose | Casarecce cacio e pepe | $31 |
| Pool with family entry | Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) | Aquatics Sessions | $8.50 |
Plough Hotel — 333 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011
The Plough’s site says: ‘Kids are more than welcome! We have a dedicated children’s menu packed with kid-friendly favorites and fun activities to keep little ones entertained’. We did not copy any kids’ menu items or prices, so ask what is on it. The main menu prints CHICKEN PARMA at $32 and MARGHERITA (vg,vo) at $22, and the site says ‘Veg & vegan options available’. Its hours line reads Sunday 1130 AM - 9 PM and Monday CLOSED (accommodation open).
On the menu (copied from ploughhotel.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- CHICKEN PARMA: $32
- EGGPLANT PARMA (vg, vo): $30
- SWISS BEEF BURGER: $30
- MARGHERITA (vg,vo): $22
Pram check: none of the pages we read mention pram access or high chairs, so ring ahead if you need either.
Harry & Larry’s General Store — 4 Yewers Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Its menu lists ‘BREAKFAST 8AM - 11AM’, and the operator’s page gives trading hours of Mon-Tues 6:30AM - 5PM, Wed - Fri 6:30AM - 8PM, Sat 8AM - 8PM and Sun 8AM - 5PM. On the menu, EGGS ON TOAST at $10 and PANCAKES (V) at $10 sit under a KIDS heading. For adults it prints BREAKFAST ROLL at $17 and EGGS YOUR WAY (V) (LGO) at $15.
On the menu (copied from backalleysallys.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- BREAKFAST ROLL: $17
- SUNRISE SCRAMBLED WRAP: $17.50
- EGGS YOUR WAY (V) (LGO): $15
- SMASHED AVOCADO (V) (LGO): $21
Pack: the menu prints a KIDS heading but we did not find a high chair or pram note, so bring your own wipes and ask at the counter.
Station Hotel — 59 Napier Street, Footscray VIC 3011
The Station Hotel’s site says: ‘On Sundays we host our Sunday Funday, so bring the family along from 12:30pm-3:30pm and check out our kids playground, free petting zoo, entertainment and more.’ It lists Sunday hours of 11am - 10pm. Its Sunday roast page prints $38 Adults, and the same line also gives a kids price. The site also describes semi-undercover outdoor seating with ordering by QR code.
On the menu (copied from thestationhotel.com.au and thestationhotel.com.au/STN_-Midweek-Lunch-Menu.pdf on 4 October 2026):
- HAND CRUMBED CHICKEN PARMA: $34
- WAGYU BEEF BURGER: $31
- STATION CHEESEBURGER: $25
- Sunday Roast: $38 Adults
Pram check: the site does not say how the playground area is fenced or accessed, so confirm before you plan around it.
Mozzarella Bar — 103 Victoria Street, Seddon VIC 3011
Mozzarella Bar’s menu has a section headed ‘bambini (KIDS UNDER 12yo)’. Its site describes wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and the menu prints MARGHERITA at $23.00 and GNOCCHI DELLA CASA at $28.00. The site lists Saturday as 12-2:30 and 4:30-10:00pm, and Sunday as 12-2:30 and 4:30-9:00pm. We did not copy the kids’ menu items, so check them with the venue.
On the menu (copied from mozzarellabar.com.au on 3 October 2026):
- MARGHERITA: $23.00
- GNOCCHI DELLA CASA: $28.00
- SPAGHETTI CARBONARA: $29.00
- CHICKEN PARMIGIANA: $35.00
Pram check: the pages we read do not mention pram space or high chairs, so ask when you book.
Superchido — 82 Charles Street, Seddon VIC 3011
Superchido’s menu prints ‘Kids Meal $19’ and ‘VGO Vegan option available’. For the adults, it prints Birria Tacos (2 pcs) at $21 and Elote at $10. Its hours line shows evenings only: Tue to Thu 5:30pm–9:00pm, Fri and Sat 5:30pm–9:30pm, Sun 5:30pm–8:30pm, Mon Closed. The menu also prints a public holiday surcharge.
On the menu (copied from superchido.com.au on 3 October 2026):
- Birria Tacos (2 pcs): $21
- Pescado (2 pcs): $19
- Elote: $10
- Churros (4 pcs): $17
Pack: the menu says weekly specials and Super Hour are QR-ordering only, so have a charged phone ready.
Harley and Rose — 572 Barkly Street, West Footscray VIC 3012
Harley and Rose’s site says: ‘Drop in for a coffee, a beer & a snack, a wood fired pizza or a family meal, everyone is welcome at Harley and Rose.’ It lists tuesday to saturday 5.00pm - late, with sunday and monday closed. A sample menu PDF prints Casarecce cacio e pepe at $31 and Fat cut chips & aioli (gf,df) at $12, and the site says the menu changes seasonally. For take-away, it says to use its button, call, or pop in.
On the menu (copied from harleyandrose.net.au on 3 October 2026):
- Casarecce cacio e pepe: $31
- Chicken schnitzel, cabbage slaw, sage butter sauce: $31.50
- Buffalo haloumi, grilled pineapple, hot honey (v, gf): $22
- Calamari fritti, cucumber, sesame, chilli (gf, df): $21
Pram check: the site does not mention pram access or high chairs, so call before you bring the whole crew.
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) — 1 Aquatic Drive, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
MAC is a council pool just outside Footscray, at 1 Aquatic Drive, Maribyrnong. The council table lists Family Entry (2 adults & 2 children / 1 adult & 3 children) at $27.30 and an adult Aquatics Session at $8.50, which it describes as access to the 50m pool, leisure pool, warm water exercise pool and Centre amenities. The council page lists Monday to Friday 5.45am and 10pm, and weekends 8am and 6.15pm.
Listed prices (copied from maribyrnong.vic.gov.au on 3 October 2026):
- Aquatics Sessions: $8.50
- Family Entry: $27.30
- Swim, spa, sauna, steam room: $15.50
- Health Club Session: $28.50
Pack: the council lists closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday, so check the council page before you pack the swimmers.
Quick answers
Which family restaurants in Footscray have a kids menu?
The Plough Hotel’s site says it has a dedicated children’s menu, Superchido’s menu prints ‘Kids Meal $19’, and Mozzarella Bar’s menu has a ‘bambini (KIDS UNDER 12yo)’ section. Harry & Larry’s menu puts EGGS ON TOAST at $10 and PANCAKES (V) at $10 under a KIDS heading.
Is there a Sunday family option in Footscray?
The Station Hotel’s site says its Sunday Funday runs from 12:30pm-3:30pm with a kids playground, free petting zoo and entertainment. The Plough Hotel lists Sunday as 1130 AM - 9 PM, and Mozzarella Bar lists Sunday as 12-2:30 and 4:30-9:00pm.
Where can kids swim near Footscray?
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, just outside Footscray, is the council pool. Its council price table lists Family Entry at $27.30 and an adult Aquatics Session at $8.50, with the council hours at weekends of 8am and 6.15pm.
Where can I get breakfast with kids in Footscray?
Harry & Larry’s General Store lists ‘BREAKFAST 8AM - 11AM’ on the operator’s page, and its menu has a KIDS heading holding EGGS ON TOAST at $10 and PANCAKES (V) at $10.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, Broadsheet, the Australian Good Food Guide, nominatim.openstreetmap.org and council pages. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, the date given beside each menu. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The photos are illustrative, from Unsplash: they show the kind of food or place, not the places on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Plough Hotel: openstreetmap.org/112440187, ploughhotel.com.au, ploughhotel.com.au/FOOD-MENU-JULY-2026.pdf, ploughhotel.com.au/menu
- Harry & Larry’s General Store: openstreetmap.org/7034830621, backalleysallys.com.au/harrylarry, backalleysallys.com.au/Harry-Larrys-Menu-May-26.pdf
- Station Hotel: openstreetmap.org/320400959, thestationhotel.com.au, broadsheet.com.au/best-bars-footscray, thestationhotel.com.au/STN-FoodMenu-Apr26.pdf, thestationhotel.com.au/sundayroast, thestationhotel.com.au/STN_-Midweek-Lunch-Menu.pdf, thestationhotel.com.au/beer-garden, thestationhotel.com.au/jazz-night
- Mozzarella Bar: openstreetmap.org/8850272452, agfg.com.au/mozzerella-bar-45306, mozzarellabar.com.au, mozzarellabar.com.au/menu
- Superchido: openstreetmap.org/234990485, agfg.com.au/superchido-95704, superchido.com.au, superchido.com.au/menu
- Harley and Rose: openstreetmap.org/690280083, agfg.com.au/harley-and-rose-68817, harleyandrose.net.au, harleyandrose.net.au/New-menu-Josh-edit-3.pdf, harleyandrose.net.au/menu
- Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC): openstreetmap.org/58671166, nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Contact-us, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/About-Us, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Casual-prices, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Opening-Hours
