Birthday Party Venues in St Kilda East

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Carlisle Street in St Kilda East has two pubs with rooms for birthday groups, and they suit different crowds. The Rooftop Bar @ Balaclava Hotel at number 123 is a single party space with its own bar, while The Local Taphouse at 184 offers four wood-panelled rooms and a long list of craft beers. Matching a St Kilda East room to the birthday:

A 30th or 40th cocktail party: the Balaclava's rooftop bar takes up to 130 on an exclusive booking
A game with the drinks: the Taphouse's Bocce Room has a 12-metre Italian bocce court and holds 80 standing
A small dinner: the Louvre Room at the Taphouse seats 25 under handmade timber louvres
A milestone with a terrace: Wilfred's Room has its own four-tap bar, private entrance and landscaped terrace for 45
Party food: canapé packages on the rooftop from $26 per person

The Taphouse prices by quote and tailors menus to each event, while the Balaclava sets out fixed canapé tiers.

Reached by stairs or a lift, the rooftop has eight beers on tap, Bluetooth music and two wall-mounted TVs.
An indoor lounge bar opens onto a courtyard with roof shutters, heaters and misting fans.
DJs are allowed, with security fees for live music, DJs or groups over 100.
An in-house digital photo booth and GIF machine can be hired.

At The Local Taphouse

The taps change daily, and for a birthday the staff can choose beers to suit the crowd.
The downstairs Main Bar, with its open fire, leather sofas and a stage, takes 180 standing.
Rooms come with wireless microphones, screens and music connections for speeches.
Groups of 8 to 25 can book a private dining room with table service.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Where in St Kilda East suits a big birthday?

The Taphouse Main Bar holds 180 standing or 120 seated, and the Balaclava rooftop takes up to 130 cocktail style.

Can the birthday group play bocce?

Yes. The Bocce Room at The Local Taphouse has a 12-metre Italian bocce court that can be set up on request.

How do drinks work on the rooftop?

Choose a bar tab, a cash bar or a standard or premium package of three to five hours, and cocktails on arrival can be arranged.

Is there a smaller private room for a family dinner?

The Taphouse has the Louvre Room for 25 seated and a private dining room for groups of 8 to 25.