Birthday Party Venues in Applecross

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Applecross gives birthday hosts two pubs with quite different moods. The Raffles Hotel is art deco and faces the Swan River, with private rooms upstairs. The Quarter Acre Hotel on Canning Highway is styled on a suburban backyard and suits a relaxed stand-up party.

Rooms to consider for an Applecross birthday:

In The Raffles Hotel's Riverside Room, a seated party tops out at 80 while a stand-up crowd can reach 200, and the room has its own balcony above the alfresco.
The Kitson Room at The Raffles Hotel takes 65 standing or 26 at a dinner, and also overlooks the river.
The Quarter Acre Hotel's Upper Deck holds 50, with a retractable roof, heaters and the option of its own private bar.
Indoors at The Quarter Acre Hotel, the Bar and the Centre Nook each suit groups of up to 35.
Canapé packages at The Raffles Hotel start from $37 per person; The Quarter Acre Hotel does not list a starting price.

The events team names 21sts among the birthdays it hosts.
Wall-mounted screens in the Riverside Room handle speeches and slideshows.
Part of the riverside alfresco downstairs can be reserved for up to 100 in a semi-private setting.
A lift reaches the first floor, and all function areas are wheelchair accessible.

Casual drinks and platters at The Quarter Acre Hotel

Food comes as 30-piece platters, from charcuterie and falafel to sliders, arancini and sticky date puddings.
Packages last between two and four hours, or set a bar tab with a limit, or run a cash bar.
The North Corner is a quieter spot on the north side of the pub for a smaller group.
Its four function areas are all set up for stand-up events rather than seated dinners.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Applecross venue suits a seated birthday dinner?

The Raffles Hotel, which seats 80 in the Riverside Room or 26 in the Kitson Room. The Quarter Acre Hotel's spaces are booked for stand-up events.

Can the Upper Deck at The Quarter Acre Hotel be used in cooler weather?

It has a retractable roof and heating, so it is set up for cooler nights.

Does The Raffles Hotel offer drinks packages for birthdays?

Yes: standard or premium packages for two to four hours, or a bar tab or cash bar instead.

What food is served at an Applecross birthday function?

The Raffles Hotel's menu covers canapés, a feasting buffet, set menus, grazing boards and high tea towers. The Quarter Acre Hotel serves platters of 30 pieces.