Birthday Party Venues in Barangaroo

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Two rooftops and a velvet hideaway line Barangaroo Avenue, and between them they cover most birthday plans. Smoke @ Barangaroo House occupies level two of the building at number 35, Untied is up the green outdoor stairwell of Exchange Place at number 400, and the Private Dining Room @ Cardea is a speakeasy-style room at number 300.

Smoke admits over-18s only, so a family birthday with younger guests belongs at one of the other two.

Picking a Barangaroo birthday room:

The 21st or 30th with a DJ: Smoke Exclusive hands over the whole rooftop, lounge and balcony, with a microphone for speeches and room for a DJ or live act, from $50 per person.
Open-air courtyards: Untied's North Courtyard fits 100, and there's a smaller South Courtyard too, with canapés from $48 per person.
Dinner with close friends: Cardea's velvet room is set for 22 at the table, from $1,500 minimum spend.
A smaller rooftop corner: Smoke's Indoor Lounge takes 35, and the balcony's South section 40 to 60.
Keepsakes from the night: Untied's team arranges photographers and 360 video booths on request.

Cakes come in free at Smoke, with no cakeage fee, and Cardea lets you bring in an outside caterer without a buyout fee.

A projector and PA in Cardea's soundproofed room will run a photo montage of the birthday person.
Smoke's microphone covers the parents' toast, and wheelchair access reaches every level of the building, each with an accessible bathroom.
At Untied, the indoor bar and courtyards join up once the glass doors fold back, so the whole crowd can gather for the cake.
Religious and plant-based diets are covered at Cardea, including halal, kosher and vegan menus.

Budgeting the birthday

Smoke's canapé packages need at least 20 guests, and a 6% service charge applies to groups of ten or more.
Untied adds grazing stations for cheese and charcuterie, tacos or oysters, plus a dessert station.
Either rooftop can run a bar tab with a cap you set instead of a drinks package.
Cardea's minimum spend is higher on Sundays than Monday to Thursday.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Can under-18s come to a birthday at Smoke?

No. Smoke @ Barangaroo House admits guests aged 18 and over only, so a family party with younger guests suits Untied or the Private Dining Room @ Cardea.

Which Barangaroo birthday venue holds the biggest crowd?

Untied takes up to 270 on exclusive hire of its rooftop, and Smoke Exclusive holds up to 250.

Is there a private room for a small birthday dinner in Barangaroo?

The Private Dining Room @ Cardea is soundproofed and velvet-lined, and takes 22 at the table or 30 for cocktails.

Can we bring our own birthday cake to Smoke?

Yes. Smoke welcomes cakes with no cakeage fee.