Birthday Party Venues in Heidelberg

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

A Heidelberg birthday can go two ways: a pub bar taken over for a standing party, or a restaurant's private room set for a long shared dinner. The choice mostly comes down to whether you picture guests circulating with a drink or seated around one table.

The E.Bar @ The Old England Hotel is at 459 Lower Heidelberg Road, and Little Black Pig & Sons is at 48 Burgundy Street.

Setting the two options side by side for a birthday:

Drinks and dancing: The E.Bar @ The Old England Hotel gives you the bar and a heated, covered terrace to yourselves for a party of 100 to 180.
A long-table dinner: at Little Black Pig & Sons the Tuscan Room fits 30, the Florence Room fits 26 and the two together fit 50.
Slideshows and playlists: three large flat-screen TVs and an in-house music system at the bar, but no audio-visual gear at the restaurant, though you can bring your own.
Menus: six-item cocktail food from $26 per person at the bar, against shared plates at the restaurant for $110 per person.
Cake: you can bring your own to the bar, but the restaurant doesn't allow outside cakes.

Both take enquiries through Party Hero. Include the date, the milestone being celebrated and a rough guest count so the right room can be matched.

Guests can shoot pool in the bar, and the terrace is covered and heated, so there is room to drift between rounds of drinks.
Booking is secured with a deposit, and the guest count is confirmed three days before the party.
The food account, minimum bar tab and any room hire are settled a week ahead.
The stone-walled lounge next door can be added if the guest list outgrows the bar.

Birthday dinner at the restaurant

Both private rooms have a dark, dramatic look in black and gold, and the Tuscan Room has windows onto the street.
Plates arrive to share, from antipasti and two pastas to slow-cooked pork belly, then desserts like tiramisu.
Drinks can be ordered on the night, or a Classic or Premium package arranged for larger groups.
Vegan guests need 48 hours' notice, so mention dietary needs early in the enquiry.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Heidelberg venue suits a birthday with a seated dinner?

Little Black Pig & Sons, where the private dining rooms seat 30 and 26, or 50 when opened up together. Groups of seven or more eat from the four-course sharing menu at $110 per person.

What does food cost for a cocktail-style birthday at The E.Bar?

The standard package starts from $26 per person and covers six items from the cocktail menu. Extra items can be added, and drinks run as a bar tab.

Is there a screen for a photo slideshow?

The E.Bar has three large flat-screen TVs for a slideshow. Little Black Pig & Sons does not supply audio-visual equipment, but guests can bring their own for presentations.

Can a birthday cake be brought along?

At The E.Bar, bringing your own cake and balloons is welcome. At Little Black Pig & Sons, outside food and drinks, including cakes and wine, can't be brought in.