The Ultimate Girls List of Things to Do on Your Birthday

Your birthday should be one of excitement and celebration so here are our top 5 birthday-inspired activity and restaurant recommendations in Melbourne.

The Carlton Wine Room

The Carlton Wine Room is the perfect venue for those looking to host an intimate birthday dinner with friends. Boasting 3 private dining areas, you and your lucky guests can experience either a seated or standing celebratory experience in the bright and contemporary Faraday or Drummond room. Wine more your thing? The Cellar room, packed wall to wall with delicious vintages, might be the perfect backdrop for your birthday soirée, as long as you don’t mind waiters popping in and out to pick the latest drop for other guests. For a more relaxed affair, drinks and food can be served in The Front Bar or the Upstairs public dining space.

With a classic bistro twist, you’ll find dishes on the menu like cured snapper, duck and pork croquettes, wagyu rump and many more tasty treats. The Carlton Wine Room is a must to celebrate a lap around the sun for the birthday girl or boy obsessed with good, generous food and quality matching wines.

Image Credit: The Carlton Wine Room

Girls Night Out

Looking to celebrate your birthday with something a little more budget-friendly? Look no further than Freddy’s, serving classic home-style pizza and pasta straight from Nonna’s cookbook. Once your stomach is feeling full and satisfied from all of the antipasti, lamb shoulder and tiramisu, head over to Wonderland for one or two hours of cocktails and karaoke, just make sure you book in advance. Sing your heart out to old-school classics or new hits to get ready for your next adventure; bar hopping. For something more upscale, try The Fable and Her’s rooftop bar. If the drinks are hitting a bit more than expected, may we suggest Section 8 and Electric Bar. You never know, you might spot Dua Lipa there again.

Image Credit: Freddy’s

Birthday Photo Shoot

If it’s not on TikTok did it even happen? If you love a curated content moment, a birthday photo shoot could be right up your alley. Choosing the perfect location is easy with third-party platforms such as Peerspace and Tag Venue, which let you browse and choose from a variety of private, decorated studios and interior spaces as well as outdoor venues such as beach locations and lush gardens in and around Melbourne. There is something for every taste, mood and grid style. So take this as a sign to do an Instagram-worthy solo shoot or get your friends together for a fun and unique way to celebrate and create lasting memories.

Birthday Freebies

Don’t things just hit different when they’re free? Milk your birthday for all it’s worth with these top freebies from all your favourite brands. Just make sure you’re giving your details at least a month in advance and check the fine print.

1. Boost Juice Join the Vibe Club, register your details and get a FREE drink on your birthday. Delicious.
2. Gelato Messina A free scoop on your birthday from this infamous gelateria is definitely something to wait around for.
3. Seafolly Join the Beach Club to get $20 off swimwear and accessories on your birthday. They also offer a $20 sign up voucher. Win-win.
4. Hoyts Sign up for Hoyts rewards to get a free small drink and popcorn on your birthday. Easy choice.
5. Pandora Treat yourself with some new bling, you deserve it. Sign up to receive 15% off all full priced jewellery during your birthday month.

Solo Date

Big parties and a lot of birthday fuss just not your cup of tea? No worries, we’ve got you. Here are some indulgent ways to spoil yourself on a solo birthday date.

1. Spas and Steams

For the ultimate rejuvenation, nothing screams birthday like self-care at the sauna and massage meccas Sense of Self and Relinque. With a wide range of treatments to choose from, you can spend as little as an hour or all day taking in the relaxing atmosphere.

2. Coffee and Cake

No birthday is complete without something sweet, and luckily Melbourne is a hot spot for cafés that deliver Instagram-worthy treats that taste just as good as they look. So take the time to sample some delicious baked goods, sip on a matcha latte and get stuck into a good book. Try colourful Japanese pastries at Bakemono, hide away down Little Collins Street at the trendy Raya, or tantalise your tastebuds at the world-famous Lune.

Bakemono

3. Enjoy the Silver Screen

Be entertained by the big screen at one of Melbourne’s many boutique cinemas and enjoy snacks, drinks and some time to soak in stories from near and far. With its vintage surroundings, The Astor allows you to immerse yourself in a diverse selection of timeless classics, beloved cult favourites, and the latest blockbuster releases. Or why not get your fix of art and culture at the ACMI and indulge in an array of films that complement ongoing exhibitions, film festivals, film club screenings, and other engaging events. If your birthday falls in the summer months, you may want to check out Lido’s rooftop cinema or the Moonlight Cinema!

Image Credit: Moonlight Cinema Melbourne

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