Birthday Party Venues in Southport

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Southport covers a wide spread of birthdays, from a pub room with its own bar to a river restaurant taken over floor by floor. Aviary Rooftop Bar and TRYP by Wyndham Southport bring the height and the skyline, while River House and Function Room @ Ferry Road Tavern work at water or street level.

Each suits a different kind of celebration:

Aviary Rooftop Bar is over 18s with a smart casual dress code, which rules out a family party and suits grown-up nights.
The Riverside Deck at River House takes 60 seated or 90 for cocktails at the water's edge, under string lights.
Function Room @ Ferry Road Tavern holds 70 standing or 55 seated, and it is From $20 per person with a 20-guest minimum.
The Imperial Lounge at TRYP by Wyndham Southport has a glass back wall facing the skyline and the ocean beyond.
A wine nook at River House can be set up for a small birthday dinner.

Trust the Chef at River House runs as a multi-course sequence, which suits a dressed-up milestone dinner.
Woodfired pizzas and tapas-style plates keep things loose at Aviary Rooftop Bar, with cocktails the focus.
A projector and private toilets at the tavern make it easy for a family to run its own speeches and slideshow.
The pizzeria and bar at TRYP by Wyndham Southport, with its statement lighting, suit a livelier group.

Before you book a Southport party space

At Aviary, The Deck is indoors and semi-private while The Nest is outdoors, so ask which suits the weather and your numbers.
Whole-house hire at River House holds 120 seated or 180 cocktail-style, across all three levels and the jetty.
Ferry Road Tavern offers bar tabs with a limit you can review during the night, as well as timed drinks packages.
TRYP can write a bespoke menu for your party, and guests can stay on site after a late one.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Is Aviary Rooftop Bar suitable for a teenager's birthday?

No. It is an over 18s venue with a smart casual dress code. Function Room @ Ferry Road Tavern or a room at TRYP by Wyndham Southport are worth asking about for mixed ages.

Where could 100 people celebrate in Southport?

TRYP by Wyndham Southport lists event spaces for up to 100 guests, and River House takes 120 seated or 180 cocktail-style across the whole house. Aviary Rooftop Bar also offers full venue hire.

Can I have my birthday on the Nerang River?

River House is right on the river, with a Riverside Deck, a Dining Room for 40 seated and a pontoon below the deck.

What does the tavern function room cost for a birthday?

Function Room @ Ferry Road Tavern is From $20 per person, and packages need at least 20 guests. Canapés, set menus and platters are all in the function pack.