Birthday Party Venues in South Wharf

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Right on the Yarra in the maritime precinct beside the Polly Woodside, The Decks @ The Boatbuilders Yard gives a birthday a private room on the water with its own bar and entrance. The Boatbuilders Yard itself is a waterfront pub and cafe built around a historic shed at 23 South Wharf Promenade. Why The Decks works for a birthday:

Group size: stand-up parties for 80 up to 250
Weather-proof: sliding and fixed glass walls turn it from an open deck into a heated room
Your own soundtrack: bring a DJ, band or playlist that plugs into the house system
Food: roaming canapés with packages from $37 per person, BBQ buffets or grazing boards
Speeches: a wireless microphone and a pull-down TV for a photo slideshow

Events are booked on a minimum spend rather than a room hire fee, and run for up to five hours, finishing by midnight.

Plants hang from the ceiling and the bar is private, so a 30th or 40th needs little extra decoration.
Ceiling heaters and fans keep the room comfortable whether the glass is open or shut.
The host can choose a drinks package of two to four hours or set a prepaid bar tab.
A live music licence means a band can play for the birthday crowd.

Booking steps and timing

The date is held once the booking form is signed and a 25% deposit is paid.
Guest numbers are finalised two weeks out – 14 days before the party.
There is a smoking area on site for guests who need it.
South Wharf sits west along the Southbank side of the river, beside the convention centre.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

How many guests can a South Wharf birthday at The Decks take?

Between 80 and 250, set up as a cocktail party.

Can we bring a DJ for the birthday?

Yes. The room is fully private, so a DJ, band or your own playlist can plug into its sound system.

Do we pay to hire the room?

No. The Decks works on a minimum spend instead, and a signed form plus a 25% deposit confirms the booking.

What if the weather turns on the day of the party?

The glass walls close in and ceiling heaters warm the room, so the party carries on under cover.