Birthday Party Venues in Red Hill South

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Two estates on Shoreham Road cover birthdays in Red Hill South, and they feel quite different. The Epicurean Red Hill turns the old Red Hill coolstore into a setting for shared Italian dinners, while Montalto hosts the party in a vineyard restaurant with gardens and sculptures outside.

Both lean towards a seated celebration rather than a late-night dance party. Start with the headcount, then decide between a long table indoors and lunch looking out over the vines.

Picking a room by group size:

Up to 25 on a weekday – Montalto's Alto room, part of its cellar door, matches wine tastings with share plates for a quieter celebration
25 to 40 – The Epicurean Red Hill's Private Dining Room sets one long table among linen drapes and ornate mirrors, and its Alfresco takes the same numbers outdoors by the Merricks trail
About 30 – Montalto offers two options at this size: a closed-off dining room whose deck overlooks the vineyard, or grazing in the Piazza Garden Room next to its kitchen gardens
40 to 70 – the Barrel Room at The Epicurean Red Hill is lined with local oak barrels and suits a 40th or 50th dinner
Up to 130 – the whole of Montalto's Restaurant, set with tables for 90 or cleared for a standing crowd, with Western Port visible far beyond the glass

Montalto is listed from a $1,000 minimum spend, while The Epicurean Red Hill sends its event package when you enquire.

The Epicurean Red Hill serves rustic, seasonal Italian food share-style to the whole table, and dietary needs are sorted once final numbers are confirmed
Guests are welcome to bring a birthday cake to The Epicurean Red Hill, and a beverage package applies once the group reaches 40
In Montalto's Restaurant, a seated party is served the signature menu – ten dishes spread across four courses from estate-grown and local produce
Drinks at Montalto come as one of three packages, as a bar tab or simply on consumption

Seasons and surroundings

Heaters and sliding screens keep the Piazza Garden Room at Montalto comfortable when a winter birthday turns chilly
Early arrivals at Montalto can stroll its sculpture walk or the three acres of vegetable and herb beds before lunch
The Epicurean Red Hill's coolstore was built in 1921 as a packing shed, and its rooms keep that history on show
A summer birthday at The Epicurean Red Hill can take the Alfresco, which sits right on the Merricks trail

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Is a homemade birthday cake allowed?

Yes, The Epicurean Red Hill welcomes a cake brought in for the occasion. For Montalto, raise it with the functions team when you send an enquiry.

What's the smallest group these venues take for a birthday?

Montalto's functions team handles groups from about 15 people. The Epicurean Red Hill's smaller rooms start at 25 guests.

Do we have to buy a drinks package?

At The Epicurean Red Hill a beverage package is required once you reach 40 guests. Montalto offers three packages, or the bar can run on consumption.

Is there a birthday room with outdoor space in Red Hill South?

Montalto pairs its private dining room with a vineyard deck and has an undercover garden room for grazing. The Epicurean Red Hill's Alfresco opens onto the Merricks trail for 25 to 40.