Birthday Party Venues in Ringwood

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Four very different buildings host Ringwood birthdays: an old fire station, a converted warehouse, a corner pub and a restored homestead. Which one fits depends on whether the night is a loud 21st, a sit-down milestone or something in between.

Two of them sit on Maroondah Highway, the pub is on the corner of Heatherdale and Canterbury Roads, and the homestead is out on Warrandyte Road.

Matching the birthday to the building:

The Firehouse – a 1929 fire station with four bars, five function spaces and a beer garden for up to 300 standing
The Budgie Bar – an 18+ cocktail bar beside Ringwood Lake, with a classic-car Showroom and a warehouse floor for 80 to 250
Manhattan Hotel – four rooms, each with its own bar and dance floor, taking 60 to 300 guests
Rosebank North – a homestead with fireplaces, timber floors and rose gardens, hosting 21sts and milestone birthdays
Add-ons – the Manhattan Hotel can supply light-up numbers, a photo booth or a house DJ with lights

For an 18th or 21st, note that The Budgie Bar is 18+ and needs security for those birthdays. Families planning a milestone dinner with speeches will lean towards Rosebank North or a seated room at The Firehouse.

Small dinners: The Firehouse has private dining rooms seating 14 and 24, plus a cosy space beside the restaurant for 32
Mid-sized: the Brigade Room upstairs at The Firehouse takes 90 standing, the Manhattan Hotel's Soho holds 110 standing, and The Budgie Bar's White Room suits 20 to 65
Big 21sts: the Manhattan's Liberty room holds 300 standing around a central dance floor, and The Firehouse's beer garden can be taken over for up to 300 standing
Seated celebrations: Rosebank North lays its dining rooms in white linen, with a European sound system and cordless mic for toasts

What guests eat and drink

The Manhattan Hotel's canapé packages start from $25 per person, and a free-flow drinks package can be added
The Firehouse serves cocktail packages with canapés, sliders, small bowls and dessert, or a smoked-meat feed-me menu for seated groups
At The Budgie Bar, food comes from Holly's kitchen next door, with canapé packages including party pies, sausage rolls and churros
Drinks at The Budgie Bar run as a bar tab or as a package, and events there last four hours

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Can an 18th or 21st be held at The Budgie Bar?

The Budgie Bar is an 18+ venue, and security is required for some events, including 18ths and 21sts. For a mixed-age family birthday, look at the other three venues and check the details when you send an enquiry.

Which Ringwood venue suits a birthday with a DJ?

The Firehouse welcomes DJs and has built-in sound in the Deck, Brigade Room and Garage Bar. The Manhattan Hotel offers a house DJ with lights as an add-on, and The Budgie Bar can book DJs and three-piece bands.

Can party guests stay the night?

The Manhattan Hotel has Nightcap rooms upstairs, so guests can stay over after the party. Parking on site there is free.

How does Rosebank North differ from the highway venues?

Rosebank North is a restored homestead on Warrandyte Road, with period details, fireplaces and manicured rose gardens. It hosts 21sts and milestone birthdays, and there is off-street parking on site.