Birthday Party Venues in Wembley

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Wembley's two function pubs suit different kinds of birthday. The Wembley Hotel on Cambridge Street has six areas from a brick laneway to an upstairs room with its own bar and balcony, while Herdsman Lake Tavern on Herdsman Parade keeps things relaxed with a bright function room, a cocktail lounge and a pool room.

Matching a Wembley birthday to the right room:

The White Room at The Wembley Hotel holds 90, or 130 with the balcony, and comes with a mirror ball, party lighting and space for a DJ.
The Laneway at The Wembley Hotel is a brick-walled alley with a partly open roof for 20 to 50 guests.
Ferment is a tucked-away private bar for 30 to 60, and The Deck above the main venue takes 25 to 35.
Herdsman Lake Tavern's private function area takes 100 cocktail style or 60 at tables, with a TV for a slideshow.
For a low-key get-together, Herdsman Lake Tavern also offers a cocktail lounge for about 60 and a pool room.

Set menus at Herdsman Lake Tavern start from $40 per person. The Wembley Hotel doesn't publish a starting price, and its set menus are shaped to a budget on enquiry.

The Wembley Hotel serves grazing and canapé platters, sushi, sliders and pizzas by the platter, or two and three course set menus.
At Herdsman Lake Tavern the whole group orders from one set menu, up to entree, main and dessert.
Herdsman Lake Tavern's platters feed roughly ten each, with skewers, arancini, party pies, calamari and pizza slabs.
A celebration cake can come in to Herdsman Lake Tavern, though other outside food and drinks can't.

Birthday drinks and extras in Wembley

The Wembley Hotel runs house or VIP drinks packages charged by the hour, a bar tab, or a signature cocktail on arrival.
Herdsman Lake Tavern runs a bar tab with a limit you set, and a tea and coffee station can be added.
The White Room includes a microphone, PA and projector for birthday speeches.
The Wembley Hotel's Cambridge Street Courtyard takes up to 100 on exclusive use for an outdoor birthday.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Wembley venue suits a 21st with a DJ?

The White Room at The Wembley Hotel. Live music or a DJ can be arranged there, and it has a mirror ball, party lighting and its own bar for up to 130 with the balcony.

Can I bring a birthday cake to Herdsman Lake Tavern?

Yes, a celebration cake can be brought in. Other outside food and drinks aren't allowed.

How many can sit down for a birthday dinner in Wembley?

Herdsman Lake Tavern's function area seats 60 at tables. The White Room can be set banquet style, so ask The Wembley Hotel for its seated number.

Is there a casual spot in Wembley for a small birthday?

Herdsman Lake Tavern's pool room and cocktail lounge suit a relaxed group, and The Wembley Hotel's Laneway takes 20 to 50.