Birthday Party Venues in Randwick

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Dinner first, dancing later: Randwick's two birthday options split the night neatly. Sella Vinoteca, a Sardinian restaurant and wine bar in the Newmarket precinct (Shop 6, 162-164 Barker Street), handles the sit-down part, while Kalyx Lounge Bar & Club at 123 Avoca Street is a retro-futurist cocktail lounge with a dance floor.

They suit different birthdays, and the guest list decides which.

Picking the Randwick birthday venue:

A 21st or 30th that ends in dancing: Kalyx has two levels for private bookings, a dance floor and the Translate Sound System
A family milestone at the table: Sella Vinoteca's main dining room seats 40
Close friends only: Sella's private wine room seats up to 16
A cocktail crowd: Kalyx takes group bookings for particular lounges or tables
Wine lovers: Sella's list runs to more than 350 bottles, with a sommelier to help

Sella prices its function food from $85 per person, and Kalyx arranges private bookings by email or phone, followed by a meeting about the details.

Set menus of three or four courses, or canapés when you take the whole venue
Cheese and salumi buffet, barbecued lamb skewers, oysters and house-made pasta
A 50 inch screen in the wine room for birthday photos
Vegan, vegetarian and allergy needs catered for, with a 10 percent service fee on the bill

The Avoca Street party

Chesterfield sofas, velvet banquettes and vintage lamps around a long backlit bar
Nights start slow in the lounges and build to dancing
Open from 6pm Wednesday to Saturday, and midday to 6pm on Sunday
Smart casual dress, no flip flops, and strictly 18 and over

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Is Kalyx open to guests under 18?

No, Kalyx Lounge Bar & Club is strictly 18 and over. If the guest list includes teenagers or children, Sella Vinoteca, which also runs christenings, is the Randwick pick.

How do guests get to Kalyx for a Randwick birthday?

Randwick Junction is a short walk away, reached by light rail from George Street, and buses 374, 358, 396 and 370 stop nearby.

Can the whole of Sella Vinoteca be booked for a birthday?

Yes. The restaurant can be booked exclusively, and the two rooms can be combined or the glass doors opened to the outside.

Is Sella Vinoteca wheelchair accessible for older birthday guests?

Yes, Sella Vinoteca is wheelchair accessible.