Birthday Party Venues in Parkside

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Parkside has two pubs that take birthday bookings: Parkside Hotel on Glen Osmond Road and The Unley Hotel near the CBD end of Unley Road. One leans on a big beer garden split into sections, the other on two levels topped by a semi-covered rooftop bar.

Matching a Parkside pub to the party:

Up to 30 around a fire: Garden South at Parkside Hotel is an undercover corner with a built-in fireplace.
Rooftop drinks for 70: The Unley Hotel's semi-covered Rooftop has heating and fans for year-round use.
A seated dinner for 50: Parkside Hotel's dining room has its own bar and outdoor space.
A 21st for 150: Parkside Hotel's main bar and beer garden can be booked together.
Level One at The Unley Hotel has a private bar for up to 150 standing or 100 seated.

Parkside Hotel prices from $60 per person, and The Unley Hotel from $30 per person.

Parkside Hotel sends out platters of pies, arancini, satay chicken and dumplings, plus wood-fired pizza trays and sliders.
Its set menu is served in the dining rooms, not the beer garden.
The Unley Hotel offers canapé and grazing packages, pub classics or a shared feast.
An alternate-drop menu of two or three courses is available at The Unley Hotel for a seated birthday.

Timing and access for a Parkside birthday

The Unley Hotel books in four-hour blocks, 12pm to 4pm or from 6pm.
Its upstairs level is reached by stairs only, while the ground floor can be hired exclusively for 110.
Parkside Hotel lists wheelchair access, and its Bob and Olive's room joins its garden for up to 90.
Both pubs handle drinks as a tab, a cash bar, subsidised drinks or a package.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Parkside pub has a rooftop for a birthday?

The Unley Hotel, whose semi-covered Rooftop takes up to 70 for drinks.

Can I book part of the Parkside Hotel beer garden?

Yes. Garden South holds 30, Garden Middle 70, and the two together 100 standing.

Does Parkside have a birthday room for 50 seated?

Parkside Hotel's dining room seats 50, and The Unley Hotel's Patio also seats 50.

How long is a birthday booking at The Unley Hotel?

Each booking includes four hours, either 12pm to 4pm or from 6pm.