Birthday Party Venues in Richmond

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

From a relaxed beer-garden 30th to a sit-down 60th with a dance floor, Richmond covers both ends of the birthday spectrum. Two of its party spots are pubs, on March Street and Windsor Street, and the third is a purpose-built function centre on Lukis Avenue.

Which one suits depends on whether the crowd is mates who want a casual afternoon or the extended family expecting a stage, speeches and dinner.

Richmond birthday options compared:

The Richmond Inn, 90 March St: the Beer Garden takes 130 seated or 300 standing, with a private bar for exclusive bookings
The Royal Richmond Hotel, 163 Windsor St: six function areas for groups from 5 to 500, about 200 metres from Richmond station
Aurelia House, 11 Lukis Ave: a function centre for milestone birthdays, comfortable at 30 to 200 guests
Smaller groups: a 20-seat nook called The Lookout (The Richmond Inn) or the Sports Lounge for about 40 (The Royal Richmond)
Dancing: Aurelia House has a dance floor, DJ booth and lighting

Both pubs run drinks on a bar tab set up in advance, while Aurelia House builds packages around the guest count and budget.

The Richmond Inn's exclusive Beer Garden bookings can play their own music, with heaters, umbrellas and misters for the weather
Platters in 25-piece lots, grazing boards and metre-long pizza boards are ordered through The Richmond Inn's functions manager
The Royal Richmond's Cocktail Lounge has fireplaces and its own cocktail bar for 50 seated or 80 standing
At The Royal Richmond, dinner starts From $50 per person for the set menu, with a share menu as the step up and no room hire

A milestone at a function centre

Aurelia House sets round tables, gold-framed chairs and chandeliers, with a stage and screens at one end
Microphones and a sound system come with most packages, so speeches and toasts are covered
Menus run from Indian and Asian to Mediterranean through the venue's local caterers
Older relatives can park for free on site, and the building is fully wheelchair accessible

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Richmond venue suits a big casual birthday outdoors?

The Richmond Inn's Beer Garden holds 130 seated or 300 standing, and exclusive bookings get a private bar.

How much is a sit-down birthday dinner at The Royal Richmond Hotel?

A set menu with shared starters and an alternate-drop main is From $50 per person, and a larger share menu is also offered. There is no room hire, though some spaces carry a minimum spend.

Is there a Richmond birthday venue with a dance floor and DJ booth?

Aurelia House has a dance floor, a DJ booth and lighting, along with screens and microphones for speeches.

Can guests get to a Richmond birthday by train?

Yes. It's a short walk of roughly 200 metres from Richmond station to The Royal Richmond Hotel, on the corner of Windsor Street and East Market Street.