Birthday Party Venues in Enmore

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Within a few street numbers of each other on Enmore Road, from 154 to 159, sit a Sri Lankan restaurant, an Italian private room and a tiki bar, which makes Enmore easy for a birthday that wants dinner in one place and cocktails in the next.

Which Enmore Road venue suits the birthday:

A big shared feast: Colombo Social at 159 Enmore Road can be booked whole for 60 seated or 80 standing, with Sri Lankan set menus from $65 per person.
A mid-sized table of friends: Colombo's semi-private dining area holds up to 26 while still sharing the room's atmosphere.
A sit-down dinner behind closed doors: Private Dining Room @ Osteria di Russo & Russo at 158 Enmore Road seats 30 or takes 35 standing, from $1,000 minimum spend midweek.
Cocktails in carved mugs: Jacoby's Tiki Bar at 154 Enmore Road offers exclusive hire of the whole bar by enquiry.
An early start: Jacoby's is open to trading outside its regular hours for a private booking.

Newtown Station is a short walk from Jacoby's, which suits a birthday crowd heading home by train.

Colombo Social's entry set menu covers pappadums, beetroot bhaji, snapper ceviche, village-style chicken curry, dhal, saffron rice, sambols and chocolate biscuit pudding, and the larger menu adds softshell crab roti tacos and love cake.
A Sunday birthday at Colombo carries a 10 per cent surcharge, rising to 15 per cent on public holidays.
Dinner is the only sitting in the Osteria di Russo & Russo room, from 6pm; Monday is out since the restaurant doesn't open, and minimum spends rise from Friday to Sunday.
Natural light, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a PA come with the Osteria room, so the birthday speech can be heard.

After dinner on Enmore Road

Jacoby's has red velvet curtains, a zigzag floor, carved tiki figures and coloured glass floats hanging from the ceiling.
Tiki classics come in carved mugs, coconuts and share bowls, plus local beers and natural wines.
Snacks include chicharron, beef patties and corn chips with salsa, and pizzas are ordered at the bar, with vegetarian and vegan choices.
Jacoby's takes no ordinary table reservations, so warn the bar ahead if ten-plus birthday guests plan to turn up.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Where can a birthday group of 60 sit down together in Enmore?

Colombo Social can be hired exclusively for 60 seated or 80 standing. Groups of eight or more eat from a set menu, and the events team can shape a canapé-style menu for a standing party.

What does the private room at Osteria di Russo & Russo cost?

It starts from $1,000 minimum spend on Tuesday to Thursday nights, with a higher minimum on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bookings are for dinner from 6pm.

Can we move on to Jacoby's Tiki Bar after dinner with a big group?

Yes, though Jacoby's wants a heads-up from any group of 10 or more arriving on a regular trading night. For the bar to yourselves, email about exclusive hire.

Is there parking for an Enmore birthday dinner?

Osteria di Russo & Russo has paid parking on site plus more in the surrounding streets. Newtown Station is a short walk from Jacoby's for guests coming by train.