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River Café (River Bar / River Kids) is a relaxed riverside café-bar with indoor play area for kids, located in a large park zone by the Vrbas River. It’s a favourite among families: good drinks, kids can play while adults chill, lots of green space, and scenic river views.

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Why Kids Will Love It 💕
🎠 Indoor playground from 11:00-22:00 (weekends often from 10:00) where little ones can run, climb, be kids.
🥤 Fun drinks and treats (milkshakes, juices, etc.), environment is comfy and welcoming.
🌳 Big outdoor park area right by the river to run, gaze at trees, relax by the water.
🚶 Easy walk from city centre; good spot for combining café break + nature stroll. (Paths along Vrbas)

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Travel Tips 📝
📍 Location: Tihomira Tihe Damjanovića 14, Banja Luka, Recreational zone by the Vrbas River.

Hours: Café opens early (≈07:00) until 24:00. Playground hours roughly 11:00-22:00 (weekdays), weekends from 10:00.
🎫 Entrance / Costs: Regular café prices; playground included with café visit. No big extra fee known.
👟 Accessibility: Indoor areas good for kids; paths in park are flat to moderately unpaved (comfortable shoes or stroller recommended).
📸 Best Time to Visit: Mornings to midday for calm; early evening for atmosphere riverside. Weekends when kids’ energies are high.
🎉 Extras / Vibe: Often a social hub. Parents meet, people working remotely, kids playing; good for chilling, easy catch-ups.

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Socials / Official Info:
📸 Instagram: @riv@river.bler.bl — Café-bar & playarea by Vrbas.
📘 Facebook: River Kids / Café bar River, Banja Luka.

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