Birthday Party Venues in Chippendale

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Kensington Street holds two very different Chippendale birthdays a few doors apart. Rooftop @ The Old Clare Hotel at number 1 is a private poolside terrace with city views, and The Private Kitchen takes the whole third floor of The Old Rum Store at number 14.

For something looser, the pubs are close by: The Rose Hotel on Cleveland Street and The Chippo Hotel on Abercrombie Street.

Picking a birthday room in Chippendale:

Poolside with a DJ: Rooftop @ The Old Clare Hotel holds 100 standing among covered cabanas, with a dance floor, from $8,000 minimum spend
A chef's dinner: The Private Kitchen seats 64 along long banquet tables with a resident chef cooking a menu for your booking, from $2,000 minimum spend
Upstairs and private: Marmalade Bar @ The Rose Hotel fits 120, furnished with chesterfield lounges and high tables
Plant-based pub party: The Chippo Hotel's Den takes 180 standing, and every dish on the menu is vegan
A small table: The Nook at The Chippo seats 9 or fits 20 standing

The Private Kitchen lets you bring your own drinks without corkage, a real saving on a long birthday dinner, while the Old Clare's hotel rooms downstairs suit guests who would rather not travel home.

Speeches and a slideshow can run on Marmalade Bar's TV and AV, with its own audio control and room to push into a late dance
The Private Kitchen clears its floor for dancing after the meal, with AV screens, a PA and your own playlist
Up on the Old Clare's roof, a PA is provided and a DJ or your own playlist is welcome
The Chippo runs band nights, DJ sessions and stand-up comedy most weeks, so check the gig calendar against your date

Dietary lists and budgets

Vegan guests are covered across the whole menu at The Chippo, with gluten-free options marked
Catering on the Old Clare rooftop is in-house, with halal, kosher, extensive vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus
The Private Kitchen's resident chefs look after vegan and gluten-free guests well
Marmalade Bar's catering draws on pizzas, small bites and pub classics, and groups over 30 are handled by the functions manager

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Chippendale venue has a rooftop for a birthday?

Rooftop @ The Old Clare Hotel is a private terrace built around the hotel pool, with city views, covered cabanas and a dance floor for up to 100 standing.

Can I bring my own wine to a Chippendale birthday dinner?

Guests can bring their own drinks to The Private Kitchen and pay no corkage, though the venue can also look after the bar. Up to 64 sit at its long tables.

Where can a vegan birthday crowd party in Chippendale?

The Chippo Hotel is fully vegan from kitchen to bar. The Den takes 180 standing, and the beer garden gathers around a fire pit in the cooler months.

How close are Chippendale birthday venues to Central?

The Old Clare Hotel is a short walk from Central station, and The Private Kitchen is on the same street, among the laneway restaurants next to Central Park.