Birthday Party Venues in Grays Point

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

A 40th built around a shared feast, or a 21st with canapés and an espresso martini station: Jack Gray, the cafe and wine bar at 110 Grays Point Road, can be set up for either. It takes private functions seven days a week, so a Sunday birthday lunch is as easy to book as a Saturday night party.

There are three ways to book it, and the right one depends on how many are coming and whether they will sit or mingle.

Which part of Jack Gray fits the birthday:

Close family around the table: the indoor dining room seats 40, and the venue suggests it for groups of about 20 to 40
Drinks in the open air: the outdoor terrace fits 55 standing, or 45 seated
The whole guest list: exclusive hire takes 85 seated or 110 cocktail style, with a minimum spend on that option
A musician for the night: bands or solo acts need the venue's OK first and must keep within noise limits
Less work for the host: the team styles the space and sets it up for you

The fit-out does some of the decorating on its own, with a long leather banquette, handmade terrazzo tables and communal grazing tables.

Sit-down: a two, three or four-course set menu with alternate drop options
Family-style: a shared feast for 30 to 85 guests, passed along the table
Standing party: any of three canapé packages, each covering roughly three hours of hot and cold canapés, gourmet buns, heartier items and desserts
The kitchen's angle: Australian produce and native ingredients, with coffee roasted next door

Drinks, deposits and dates

Bar tab: the host sets the amount, or everyone simply pays bar prices
Packages: non-alcoholic, classic or deluxe, running three to five hours
Add-ons for the birthday toast: a spritz on arrival or an espresso martini station
Locking it in: pay the deposit, which isn't refundable, to hold your date, then settle the rest 14 days ahead of the party

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Can Jack Gray host a birthday lunch rather than a night party?

Yes. Breakfast and lunch are on every day and private functions run all week, so a daytime birthday is easy. Its own dinner trade is limited to Friday and Saturday.

How many birthday guests fit at the Grays Point Road venue?

Up to 110 standing or 85 seated when you hire the whole place. The indoor room alone seats 40 or holds 50 for cocktails, and the terrace seats 45 or holds 55.

Is there a set price for a birthday package at Jack Gray?

Not publicly. The venue sends its full package pricing after an enquiry, and taking the whole place involves a minimum spend.

Could a birthday group use both the dining room and the terrace?

The indoor dining room and the outdoor terrace are booked separately, so a group can ask for both, or hire the entire venue for up to 110.