Birthday Party Venues in Northcote

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Live music has long been part of Northcote Social Club, the High Street pub in a building dating back to the late 1800s, and its refit added warm timber, softer lighting and greenery climbing over metal screens. For birthdays, three areas can be booked. Rooms to choose from:

The Upper Deck: covered and semi-private, with heating and ceiling fans, for 50 seated or standing, and it can open onto the beer garden.
The Lower Deck: the same numbers, with a retractable roof, heaters and table service close to the bar.
The Old Bottleshop: leather booths and window seats looking onto High Street, for up to 30.
Whole-venue use for a bigger crowd, by arrangement with the functions team.
Northcote Station and the 86 tram are both close by for guests coming without a car.

Catering starts from $25 per person for a chef's selection of six canapés for groups of 20 or more. The venue does not take 18th or 21st birthdays, so it suits other milestones.

Platters of sausage rolls, pies, calamari or spring rolls add something heartier to the canapés.
Cheese and charcuterie boards suit a slower afternoon celebration.
Groups can also pre-order from the à la carte menu.
Drinks run on a bar tab or a cash bar, so the host decides how much to shout.

Which space suits which party

A 30-guest dinner with family fits the Old Bottleshop's booths.
A 50-person stand-up party works on either deck, with the Lower Deck's retractable roof for warm evenings.
The Upper Deck's link to the beer garden suits a party that wants to spread out.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned, with a smoking area.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Does Northcote Social Club host 18th or 21st birthdays?

No. The venue doesn't take bookings for 18th and 21st birthdays, or for bucks and hens parties.

How many guests can each Northcote Social Club space hold?

The Upper Deck and Lower Deck each take 50 seated or standing, and the Old Bottleshop takes up to 30.

What food is available for a birthday?

Chef's selection canapés start from $25 per person for 20 or more guests, with platters, cheese and charcuterie boards, or pre-ordered à la carte dishes.

Can we book the whole venue?

Exclusive use of the whole venue can be discussed with the functions team, and the bandroom can be hired for larger corporate events.