A birthday venue that respects your budget
Milestone birthdays deserve a proper room, good food and a view — but they shouldn’t need a wedding-sized budget. At the Yarra Room you can work out what your party will cost before you contact us: room hire, plus the food you choose, plus whatever your guests drink.
The room, its private balcony and the bar are yours for the event. Room hire is $500 from May – September, so a winter birthday is the best value of all.
21st and 30th birthdays
Most 21sts and 30ths suit a cocktail-style evening: finger food, room to mingle, and space for speeches. Order platters — sliders, arancini, satay skewers, party pies — and as many as you need for your numbers. Drinks are on consumption, so you can run a bar tab or let guests buy their own.
40th and 50th birthdays
For a 40th or 50th, many hosts want guests to sit down and catch up properly. The buffet starts at $50 per person for six dishes and goes up to twelve. For something more formal, the plated menu is two or three courses served to the table.
60th, 70th and 80th birthdays
A daytime celebration often works best for older guests and young grandchildren. A long lunch from the buffet or plated menu, with the view over the golf course, is hard to beat. Tell us if any guests need easy access and we’ll plan the room around them.
Speeches, slideshows and music
The room has a sound system with wireless microphones and a projector, so speeches and a photo slideshow are easy. We can book a DJ for you, and you’re welcome to bring your own decorations and set up the day before.
Evening parties
Evening functions run until late: last drinks are at 11pm and guests leave by 11.30pm.
Make it easy for out-of-town guests
The Yarra Room is at Heritage Golf & Country Club in Chirnside Park, less than an hour from Melbourne. If family are travelling, Yarra Valley Lodge is on site, a short walk away. Check a date, tell us your guest numbers, and we’ll send a written quote.
