Birthday Party Venues in Killara

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Killara birthdays split between a bowling green and a pub floor. Killara Bowling Club has looked after upper North Shore celebrations since 1916, and The Greengate Hotel has five function rooms upstairs.

Ways to mark a birthday in Killara:

Bowls and a bar: Killara Bowling Club supplies bowls and a quick lesson for barefoot bowls, with the bar open the whole time.
Your own catering: the bowling club lets you bring your own food and run an open bar, or it can put on a BBQ.
Rooftop party: The Atrium at The Greengate Hotel sits under cover on the roof, looking out over the valley, and fits 120 standing.
A seated 60th: join the pub's Heritage Terrace Room to The Atrium next door for 120 at tables.
Price guide: the pub's function food is From $38 per person, plus a room hire fee.

Both venues sit close to Killara Station, and the bowling club has its own off-street parking.

A relaxed daytime birthday with games suits the bowling club, played in the sun or as the light fades.
The bowling clubhouse seats up to 80 at long tables, with more for a cocktail-style party.
An evening party with a bar and balcony suits the pub's Private Bar and Balcony, taking 80 standing.
The pub's Terrace Room has French doors to a sunny outdoor space and takes 70 standing.

Speeches, food and drinks in Killara

The clubhouse has a public address system, projection and Wi-Fi for speeches or a slideshow.
The Greengate requires food for every guest from its function pack, from grazing stations to a chef's shared menu.
Pub drinks come as standard, premium or alcohol-free packages, or run on a tab.
The bowling club has wheelchair access throughout and an accessible unisex toilet.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Do you need to be a member to book the Killara bowling club?

No. The club hires its clubhouse and greens for birthdays and social groups, and barefoot bowls is open to anyone.

Which Killara venue suits a 120-guest birthday?

The Greengate Hotel. Its Heritage room and the rooftop Atrium together seat 120 guests.

Can the Killara rooftop be used in cooler weather?

Yes. The rooftop space has side blinds that lower and heating for chilly nights.

Can we bring our own food to a Killara birthday?

At Killara Bowling Club you can bring your own food, or ask the club to arrange a BBQ or a more formal meal ahead of the day.