Birthday Party Venues in West End

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

West End gives a birthday two very different rooms to choose from. Loft West End sits upstairs on Boundary Street above the shops and cafes, while The Joinery is a converted warehouse on Montague Road that runs just one event at a time.

How the two West End birthday rooms compare:

Size of the crowd: Loft West End's Gallery or Cocktail Bar each suit 40 to 250, while The Joinery holds up to 200 standing or 180 seated across 285 square metres.
Spend to plan for: Loft West End starts from a $3,000 minimum spend per space, and The Joinery's exclusive warehouse hire starts from a $15,000 minimum spend.
Photo spot for a 21st or 30th: guests queue for group shots against the big bookcase in Loft West End's Cocktail Bar, with an outdoor deck just beyond it.
Blank-canvas styling: The Joinery starts bare, with exposed brick and polished concrete, so you bring furniture and lighting or choose one of its furniture packages.
Drinks your way: bring your own bottles to The Joinery and pay corkage per guest, or let Loft West End put together a package for the party.

Both venues look after the food, so the real decision is guest count and how much styling you want to take on yourself.

Share platters run from cheese and antipasto boards to pies, pizza and vegan yum cha, which suits a cocktail-style 30th.
Plated two- and three-course function menus are there for a seated milestone dinner.
The Gallery is fully private, with hanging lampshades, a turquoise-tiled bar of its own and built-in AV for a slideshow.
Combine both rooms and a stand-up birthday can grow as big as 500 people.

Running a warehouse birthday at The Joinery

A hire block lasts six hours from set-up to pack-down, and the venue supplies its own staff, security guard and manager.
Speakers are built into the room and a cordless mic is handed over for the toasts.
The on-site caterer handles every menu, from canapés and fork food to grazing stations and shared banquets.
Vegan, gluten-free and nut-free guests can be looked after with notice, and cocktail or spirit stations can be added.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Can we bring our own alcohol to a West End birthday party?

At The Joinery, yes, with a per-guest corkage charge and licensed staff behind the bar. Loft West End supplies all drinks itself.

How many guests fit at a West End birthday venue?

Each of Loft West End's two rooms suits 40 to 250, and the pair together reach 500. The Joinery holds 200 standing or 180 seated.

Does The Joinery host more than one party on the same night?

No. The warehouse is booked for a single event at a time, so your birthday has the bar, enclosed terrace and green room to itself.

Is there an outdoor area at Loft West End for a birthday?

Yes. The Cocktail Bar opens onto a deck facing the street, and plants carry the outdoor feel through both rooms.