Birthday Party Venues in West Melbourne

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Two corner pubs on the edge of the CBD cover West Melbourne birthdays: the Three Crowns Hotel on Victoria Street, pouring beers since 1867, and the Royal Standard Hotel, a two-storey pub at 333 William Street with an Italian-leaning kitchen.

Both keep hire costs down. The Three Crowns charges no hire fee for groups under 50, and the Royal Standard gives exclusive use of its restaurant or bar without charging extra for it.

Which pub for which party:

A garden birthday with a band – the Three Crowns Beer Garden seats 42 or takes 70 standing, and it's the one space there set up for a PA, live acts or other entertainment.
A sit-down dinner for 28 – the Three Crowns Side Dining room is semi-private, with a large screen for a slideshow.
Pizza, pasta and checked tablecloths – the Royal Standard Hotel's restaurant has a coastal mural and a three-course set menu ending in Italian gelati.
A stand-up 30th – Royal Standard finger food starts from $18 per person for spring rolls, dim sims and party pies, with wagyu sliders and arancini on the bigger spread, for 30 or more.
Platters on a budget – Three Crowns Hotel platter packages start from $14 per person for groups of 10 or more.

You're welcome to bring your own cake to the Three Crowns, which also pours 18 beers on tap. Send an enquiry with your numbers to compare the two.

Dark green walls, timber booths, a pool table and screens for the footy give the pub a classic neighbourhood feel.
Tables in the Main Bar (38 seated) or Dining Room (70 seated) suit smaller groups who don't need the space to themselves.
Platter packages cover three, five or seven items, from sliders and wings to bao and croquettes.
Drinks run as a set package, a bar tab with your own limit, or a cash bar.

Royal Standard Hotel on William Street

The bar has a long timber counter and its own menu of bar meals, separate from the restaurant.
Packages cover groups from 20 to 150, and the team builds something custom if none fits.
Seated mains include porterhouse, chicken parmigiana and seafood spaghetti, after shared focaccia and bruschetta.
Trays of antipasto, prawns, arancini and lamb skewers can be added to the menu.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Can we bring a birthday cake to a West Melbourne pub?

The Three Crowns Hotel welcomes your own cake.

Which West Melbourne pub can host 100 or more?

The Royal Standard Hotel's packages run to 150 guests. At the Three Crowns Hotel, larger events can combine spaces or take over the whole pub.

Is there a hire fee for a birthday?

The Three Crowns Hotel charges no hire fee for groups under 50, and the Royal Standard Hotel offers exclusive use of its restaurant or bar without charging extra.

Can we have a band at the birthday?

At the Three Crowns Hotel, the Beer Garden is where a band, a PA or other entertainment can be set up.