Birthday Party Venues in Docklands

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Harbour or rooftop is the real choice for a birthday in Docklands. Berth sits on the water at 45 Newquay Promenade, and Quarterhouse is a three-level pub on the Melbourne Quarter corner, where the CBD meets Docklands opposite Southern Cross Station.

Two quite different birthday set-ups:

Harbour outlook – upstairs at Berth, a wall of glass looks onto Victoria Harbour and the city, with a balcony above the marina. From $79 per person.
Dinner for 80 – Berth seats that many for a milestone meal, or holds 150 with everyone standing.
A brick-walled level – The Hall takes up all of Level One at Quarterhouse, with high ceilings, a private bar and a terrace that wraps around, for up to 300. From $40 per person.
Up top – the Quarterhouse rooftop is hired outright for 250, or as an inside area for 70 and an open-air area for 40.
An intimate table – Quarterhouse's private dining room seats 12, with a 40-guest lounge beside it.

Both places have a lift, which helps when older relatives are coming.

Hours: evening functions last four hours, somewhere between 6pm and midnight; day functions wrap by 4pm.
Playlist: plug your own device into the in-house surround sound.
Layout: the single open room is reset for each party – a long table, rounds or a cocktail set-up.
Balcony: open until 11pm.

How a night at Quarterhouse runs

Canapés: six pieces to start, with charcuterie and cheese tables to add.
At the table: 12 or more guests pick shared or alternate-drop menus of two or three courses.
Paying for drinks: a package, a capped tab or a cash bar.
Rooftop mood: cocktails, share plates, woodfired pizzas and DJs later in the week.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Docklands venue works for a sit-down birthday dinner?

Berth seats up to 80 upstairs for shared dining or a formal seated menu, while Quarterhouse's private dining room suits 12.

Can a Docklands rooftop be booked for a birthday?

Yes. Quarterhouse hires out its whole rooftop for 250, or sections of 70 inside and 40 in the open air.

Is there outdoor space at Berth?

The upstairs room opens to a balcony over the marina, which closes at 11pm.

What drinks options are there?

Berth offers drinks packages for two hours. Quarterhouse sells packages of two to four hours, or runs a tab with a limit or a cash bar.