Love them or hate them, birthdays come but once a year and never fail to offer an excellent excuse for a big old party. This city promises something for every kind of do, from lowkey get-togethers and interesting group activities, to massive bashes that require good drinks, great food and top notch entertainment. Whichever camp you fall into, make sure you check out our roundup of fun birthday ideas in Sydney.
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Last updated on 5th February 2024
If you're on the hunt for something a little different to celebrate your birthday in Sydney, Bondi Bowling Club have you covered. Think regular bowling games, bevvies and big vibes. You can crack on with craft beers, schnitty or beer battered fries too.
Trade in your standard bar crawl for something all the more fun with CityDays, which combines tour with escape room and includes plenty of refreshment stops to boot. Expect to solve puzzles, find hidden sights, unlock cool facts and more.
Need a top-notch spot for a birthday party? Then be sure to check out Beach Road Hotel in the heart of Bondi Beach for a fabulous celebration. Touting a band room, saloon and cocktail bar, beer garden, and two restaurants, this is a great spot for lots of fun.
If you're planning your birthday and fancy getting stuck in with an activity, then consider booking Rosehill Bowling Club. Compete against your friends, then relax after with some delicious food and refreshing drinks in the bright and airy dining space. This atmospheric venue offers a range of packages, such as its Barefoot Bowls BBQ deal for up to 10 people for $40 each, which includes chicken skewers with lemon and garlic, grilled beef sausages plus stir fry to chomp on.
@ Bopp & Tone on Every Saturday
One of the best birthday brunches in Sydney, this CBD-based extravaganza takes place every weekend from 10am. Gather your gang and head over to Bopp & Tone where they'll be serving up six-course feasting menus, free-flowing cocktails and live soul performances.
@ Untied Sydney on Every Saturday
Looking for a fun birthday brunch in Sydney? Head over to Untied every Saturday where, alongside a menu of delicious food and never-ending drinks, the Barangaroo restaurant will be coming in hot with live performers belting out some classic soul hits.
@ Marquee Sydney on Every Friday
In the mood to get out there and throw some shapes for your birthday party in Sydney? Head over to Marquee where they'll be keeping the vibes high until dawn thanks to their excellent house DJs and fun-loving crowd.
Ideal if you're in the mood for after-work drinks (with the option to get wild), Goros is the Surry Hills party palace that's perfect for any and all birthday bashes. Complete with karaoke, retro arcade games, live music and Japanese food, whatever you want? They got it.
@ Four Pillars Laboratory on Every Saturday
Looking for fun birthday workshops in Sydney? These fun gin tasting classes are the perfect day out for anyone interested in spirits. Held at the Four Pillars Laboratory is Surry Hills, the session will see guests sipping on their signature infusions and dipping into some tasty bar snacks.
