Birthday Party Venues in Mount Barker

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Mount Barker's two birthday venues are a family-owned Gawler Street pub and a restored heritage house in listed gardens. The Barker Hotel runs functions across eight areas, while Auchendarroch House has six function rooms and a lawn for big outdoor parties.

Birthday rooms in Mount Barker:

The Barker Hotel's Thistle Room seats 30 with an open fire and doors onto the al fresco area.
Booked together, the Thistle Room and Jackson Bar become the Lounge Bar for 90 seated or 130 standing.
Auchendarroch House's Robert Charles Room holds 150 standing or 120 seated, with a private bar and room for a dance floor.
Auchendarroch's lawn and beer garden take up to 500 for a cocktail event.
The Barker Hotel starts from a $1,000 minimum spend, and Auchendarroch House quotes on enquiry.

Auchendarroch's Ballroom seats 45 with stained glass bay windows, and Joanna's Room beside it takes 12.
The Barker's front bar with pool tables suits casual birthday drinks.
Use of the neighbouring Wallis Cinema can be added to an Auchendarroch function.
The Barker's cocktail menus use platters or a build-your-own package of six or eight items.

Drinks, food and access in Mount Barker

Barker drinks run as standard, deluxe or premium packages, a bar tab, subsidised drinks or a cash bar.
Seated Barker groups of 30 or more choose a set menu.
Auchendarroch's menus can be relaxed or formal, and the grounds are fully licensed.
The Barker Hotel is listed as wheelchair accessible, and Auchendarroch has ample off-street parking.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Mount Barker venue suits a 300-person outdoor birthday?

Auchendarroch House, whose lawn and beer garden take 300 seated under a marquee or 500 for cocktails.

Can we play pool at a birthday at The Barker Hotel?

The front bar has pool tables for smaller or casual groups.

Is there a dance floor option for a Mount Barker party?

Auchendarroch House's Robert Charles Room has room for one.

When does The Barker's minimum spend apply?

Exclusive use of most rooms carries one on Friday and Saturday nights and public holidays, starting from a $1,000 minimum spend.