Birthday Party Venues in Clematis

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Paradise Valley Hotel has been pouring drinks on the Belgrave-Gembrook Road since the 1880s, and locals call it The Clemo. For a birthday it has six function areas, so a quiet family dinner and a 21st with a big crowd can both find a fit.

The Puffing Billy steam trains pass behind the rear gardens, giving an outdoor party a backdrop no hired prop can match.

Matching the party to a room:

A family dinner – the Clematis Room near the bistro seats 24, or takes 45 for drinks and nibbles
A milestone with a sit-down meal – the bistro seats 150 with bar access, and 230 can fit standing
Something among the trees – the glassed-in bistro deck can be closed off from the bistro with bi-fold doors
A casual night with mates – the public bar takes a party of up to 120 standing
A big outdoor celebration – up to 500 guests can spread across the rear gardens cocktail-style, with minimum spends applying

The pub's licence runs until midnight, which leaves room for a late finish. Send an enquiry to check a date or book a walk-through of the spaces.

The kitchen writes function menus in share-style, set-course or canapé formats, built on local produce
Canapés suit a standing party in the bar or gardens, while a set course works for a seated bistro dinner
Drinks can run as a package, from beer and wine up to a premium range
A cash bar is the other option, so guests buy their own rounds

Music, toasts and the practical side

A microphone, speakers and a screen are on hand for toasts or a photo slideshow
Outside DJs or bands can play once the pub has approved them
The outdoor deck can be dressed with a marquee, lights or music for a larger birthday
Parking is on site, handy for guests arriving from around the ranges

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Is there a private room for a small birthday in Clematis?

Yes. The Clematis Room at Paradise Valley Hotel sits near the bistro and seats 24, or holds 45 for a drinks-and-nibbles party.

What time does a birthday at the Clemo have to wrap up?

The pub's licence finishes at midnight, so an evening birthday can run well into the night.

Can a DJ play at a Clematis birthday party?

Outside DJs and bands are welcome with the pub's approval, and a microphone, speakers and a screen are already there for speeches.

Is there a minimum spend for a birthday in the gardens?

Minimum spends apply to bookings in the rear gardens and to exclusive events. No prices are published, so send an enquiry with your numbers for a quote.