Birthday Party Venues in Palm Beach

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Up at the northern tip of the Northern Beaches, a Palm Beach birthday comes down to cliff or water. Jonah's, on Bynya Road above Whale Beach, started life as a roadhouse in 1929 and is now a restaurant, bar and boutique hotel with a terrace hanging over the beach.

Lilypad Palm Beach, reached from Snapperman Lane, is a floating event space done out in soft colours and lounging beds, with water on every side.

Choose by guest list and pace:

A small afternoon on the water: Lilypad takes 24 standing or 15 seated from midday to 5pm, from $285 per person
A long birthday dinner facing the ocean: Jonah's group menu for 11 to 20 guests is three courses, from $155 per person
A big milestone: Jonah's hands over its dining room, bar, terrace and clifftop gardens for up to 122
A BYO celebration: Lilypad charges no corkage, and you can either order food through the venue or bring in a caterer
Staying the night: Jonah's has ocean-facing hotel rooms for guests who'd rather not drive home

Since Jonah's trades Thursday to Sunday, events fall on those days, making it a natural pick for a Saturday birthday dinner, while Lilypad suits a daytime party.

Every table in Jonah's dining room faces the ocean through floor-to-ceiling glass
The bar at Jonah's occupies the original 1929 dining room and has an open fireplace
Lilypad has a sound system and a TV on board, plus kitchen facilities for your caterer
Jonah's inner terrace seats up to 14 at one table for a smaller birthday lunch

Making the day run smoothly

Canapés at Jonah's can run for 30 to 90 minutes before the meal
Jonah's hands over a detailed checklist for timings, speeches, styling and music
Upgrades at Jonah's include an oyster bar and charcuterie and cheese stations
Lilypad is hired exclusively, so the birthday group has the space to itself

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Palm Beach birthday venue suits a small group?

Lilypad Palm Beach takes up to 24 standing or 15 seated, and Jonah's inner terrace seats 14 at a single table.

Is BYO allowed at the Palm Beach birthday venues?

Lilypad Palm Beach allows BYO drinks with no corkage charge. Jonah's runs four tiers of beverage package or a pre-paid bar tab.

What days can Jonah's host a birthday?

Jonah's opens Thursday to Sunday, and its events are held on those days.

How much is a birthday in Palm Beach per head?

Jonah's group menu starts from $155 per person, and Lilypad Palm Beach is from $285 per person.