Birthday Party Venues in Dapto

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Set on the old Dapto showground at 89-99 Princes Highway, The Groundz gives a birthday three quite different sizes of room, all with the Illawarra escarpment behind them. A 21st with a DJ, a 40th around a fireplace or a family 70th with long tables can each find a fit, because the spaces step up from a few dozen guests to several hundred.

Spaces and options for a Dapto birthday:

Main Bar – air-conditioned, with a fireplace, its own private bar and restrooms, for 40 to 120 guests
The Gable – the old pavilion shed with festoon lights, polished concrete and a recycled-pallet bar, for 60 to 110
Whole Tap House – the awning, the green, the stage and an outdoor bar, booked exclusively for 250 to 650
Own food allowed – in the Main Bar you can bring in your own catering or use one of the venue's partners
Music – the venue is DJ friendly with a sound system; live bands only come with an exclusive Tap House hire

Drinks are poured from the venue's licensed bars, and a bar tab can be arranged on request, so the birthday host can decide how much of the night's drinking to cover.

18ths and 21sts – the Main Bar's private bar and sound system suit a night built around a DJ, a photo booth and a crowd of friends
30ths and 40ths – long tables and wine barrels in The Gable let you seat everyone for dinner and speeches, or clear the floor for a cocktail-style party
Family milestones – the Main Bar has air-con and its own restrooms, which keeps grandparents and young kids comfortable in one self-contained room
Huge guest lists – the exclusive Tap House hire covers 250 to 650 people, on limited weekday and selected Friday and Sunday dates

Cake, catering and decorations

The Gable and the Tap House are fully catered by the venue's own caterer, so the menu is set with them
In the Main Bar you can bring your own food, which makes it easy to arrange a family-made spread or a cake from your favourite baker
Decorations and entertainment are yours to organise in the Main Bar, from balloons and signage to a DJ
Drinks come only from the licensed bars, with tabs set up on request

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

How many people can a birthday at The Groundz in Dapto hold?

The Main Bar takes 40 to 120, The Gable takes 60 to 110 seated or standing, and an exclusive hire of the whole Tap House covers 250 to 650 guests.

Can we bring our own food and birthday cake?

In the Main Bar, yes – you can use one of the venue's catering partners or arrange your own food. The Gable and the Tap House are fully catered by the venue's caterer.

Is a live band allowed at a birthday party?

Bands are allowed only with an exclusive hire of the Tap House, where they play on the outdoor stage. In the other rooms a DJ or photo booth is the way to go.

Can I put drinks on a tab for my guests?

Yes. All drinks come from The Groundz's licensed bars and a bar tab can be set up on request.