Fizz for parents appropriate at a 5 year olds soft play party

[TwinkleTwinkleX]

We are hosting a party for my daughter in reception at a local soft play with a party room and inviting the whole class. It will be in the afternoon and I’m wondering if it’s appropriate to bring some fizz for the adults or if that’s weird? Obviously not for a boozy one but to offer them a glass?

It’s standard for every children’s party I’ve been to around me. I was even offered a glass at 10am on a Sunday morning. I think it varies a lot though as to whether that’s considered normal

I did for DS’s 5th last year (and his 4th before that, and older DD’s when she was that age). It’s absolutely standard and normal here. The parties without booze are the outliers 😬🤣

It's more typical for the hosts to pay for the parents first tea or coffee where I am. I've never seen alcohol at a children's party.

Edit to clarify I am not being judged. I just have never seen it.

TwinkleTwinkleX
You are brave posting that on this forum! My answer would be that is should be essential to provide it. I think it's a great idea. However, wait for further replies....😀

It’s a lovely gesture OP and we all used to do it years ago, but prepare yourself for the onslaught of “nobody NEEDS a drink” … “how awful in front of the children”

I'd prefer a cup of tea to be honest.
I don't see the need for alcohol.
Are soft play places even licensed for booze?

This is not a thing around here. I’m very jealous tbh.

IS IT?

how the other half live. Round here it’s a weak, over milky cup of tea (wise parents take their own).

I need to be where you are.

It's normal around here when parties are at home or in a church hall, however I think most soft plays wouldn't allow it. Worth checking though.

I was expecting everyone to say how highly inappropriate this is and to remind you of the impressionable minds that would be witnessing this. I have never, ever seen booze at a soft play party, any place I've been to you cannot even bring in bottled water that hasn't been bought on the premises, let alone bringing in drink. I'd be delighted with a latte!

I'd usually expect a cup of coffee but I wouldn't say no to fizz!

When DC was in nursery one of the families was known for the bloody Mary's at their kids Sunday morning parties 😂

This is exactly what I'm thinking. It sounds very Amandaland!

have you checked if the venue are ok with this? I do think it's odd tbh, apart from won't most people be driving

What? You can’t attend a FIVE year olds party without alcohol? Wouldn’t be surprised if the soft play threw you all out.

MyballsareSandy2015
And 'IF YOU CAN'T GO WITHOUT A DRINK FOR ONE AFTERNOON, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM'.
Well, no I haven't actually Karen, but thanks for your concern.

Never had this at a soft play before....if they allow it please serve it warm and in plastic champagne glasses where the stem falls off just to fit with the whole sticky floor, nappy bin vibe of the place....hate soft plays, luckily those years are behind me.

Wow bet those parties were popular!

i think drinks for the adults are normally gratefully accepted. It’s fairly standard at the parties I’ve been to.

I’ve never seen this and most parents are driving so I can’t imagine the take up would be high - though the answer son this thread suggest something different 😂

I've never heard of that and I think it's a bit weird. Why are parents even hanging about? If you're having to have parents stay then isn't that because they need to supervise their children?

If parents are not required for supervision I would leave!

Perhaps that says more about me!!

At a house yes and also more likely people have walked if they are school families, at a soft play centre never seen it. I can't imagine the centre would allow you to bring it in and serve it and surely every parent is driving.

Never seen alcohol at a kids party around here! When we did soft play parties we always set up a tab for teas and coffees for the mums and dads but that was it!

You also need to be careful to make sure the venue has an alcohol licence as well before you take anything with you.

Jeez, parents can surely have one glass of champagne without being over the limit for driving or becoming incapable of supervising their children. Who are all these people who imagine people getting pissed from one drink. Completely normal around here too to offer fizz (unless the venue doesn’t allow it obviously).

Totally standard at kiddie parties hosted at someone’s house or venues (like mini golf, cinema, bowling) that allow it. We definitely judge the grimness of a party based on this. Very grateful it’s fairly normal around here! We have 3 kids under 10 so many many parties.