Birthday Party Venues in St Kilda

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Windows that run the full height of the bay-side wall and a roof that slides open make The Sunroom @ Hotel Esplanade a bright place for a birthday. The room sits beside The Espy at 11 The Esplanade, the St Kilda pub and live music venue facing Port Phillip Bay.

It takes a whole birthday crowd when hired exclusively, or a smaller group can take a section of it.

Sizing the Sunroom for a birthday:

A section of the room for around 60 friends
The full room for up to 160 standing or 100 seated
The adjoining deck, outdoors, for 40 guests – twice that if you take all of it
A DJ and photobooth arranged through The Espy's events team
Bites for groups of 20 or more, priced From $47 per person

With the roof open on a summer evening or closed through winter, the water stays in view all night, so the season matters less than the guest list.

Bites mix small and larger pieces, from sushi and tostadas to mini pies, sliders and fish and chips
Seated groups can order from the shared group dining menu
Grazing boards, an oyster station and pizza by the slice can be added
Two to four hours of drinks, at one of three package levels

Extras for a milestone

A cocktail or mocktail on arrival for the first toast
A spirits upgrade on the drinks package for a big 21st or 30th
Audio-visual equipment in the room for a photo slideshow or speeches
Six other function spaces across The Espy if the party needs a different room

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

How many people fit in the Sunroom for a birthday?

Book the whole room and it takes 160 standing or 100 at tables; a part-booking suits a group of about 60.

Can we have a DJ at The Espy's Sunroom?

Yes. The events team can arrange a DJ, and the room has space for entertainment.

What do birthday bites cost at the Sunroom?

Bites are priced From $47 per person, for groups of 20 or more.

Is there outdoor space?

The deck next to the Sunroom suits 40 people outside, with more room when the full deck is booked.