Birthdays and Celebrations
Whether it's a milestone or just a great excuse to gather your favourite people, VIDA is the kind of space that makes a birthday feel like it always deserved this. We have hosted intimate dinners for twelve, lively parties for a hundred, pizza nights, garden party aesthetics, and everything in between.
VENUE HIRE
The Front Room
A self-contained room with heritage fireplaces, 14-foot ceilings, stained glass windows, and natural light that shifts beautifully through the morning. The 150-year-old floorboards are polished and the fireplace works. The atmosphere builds before anyone has sat down.
Great for intimate celebrations, ceremonies, corporate meetings, workshops, and community events.
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$220 including GST + $50 cleaning fee
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Seated capacity: 40
Standing Capacity: 60-80 -
Full use of your chosen space
Existing venue furniture — lounges, chairs, long tables and cocktail tables
All glassware
Dedicated staff support throughout
Access to the fully licensed bar
Heritage features — original fireplaces, high ceilings and natural light
Flexible layout arranged to suit your event
Access for styling and decorating, subject to booking times
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The space
10m x 5m self-contained room. Completely separate from The Lounge and Bar — your own enclosed space with its own entrance, its own atmosphere, and its own quiet character.Light and architecture
Stained glass windows that cast colour across the room in the morning. Natural light throughout the day. 14-foot ceilings that make the space feel open without feeling cold. Original 150-year-old floorboards, polished and maintained.Atmosphere
A working heritage fireplace, lit and maintained by VIDA staff. Bespoke interiors — already beautiful, style it your way or leave it exactly as it is.Capacity
Seated up to 40. Standing 60–80.Bar access
The bar is open to all guests in The Front Room. Drinks packages, bar tabs, or pay as you go.Included furniture
4 long dining tables, 8 round tables, 32 signature blue velvet chairs, 4 high-top cocktail tables, 8 white high-top stools, lounge seating. All glassware, crockery, cutlery and napkins (for up to 60 guests). Bud vases with neutral faux flowers.Bathrooms
Men's and ladies' bathrooms with touch-up trays.Technology (meeting hire)
75-inch screen, wireless keyboard and mouse, HDMI, USB-C, WiFi, and a venue host throughout your session. -
VIDA is fully licensed — BYO is strictly prohibited under our liquor licence
Choose how you run the bar: Pay As You Go, Bar Tab, or a Drinks Package
Drinks Packages available: Bottomless Prosecco ($40pp / 2 hrs), Standard ($55pp / 3 hrs), or Premium ($75pp / 3 hrs)
Cocktails and signature drinks available upon request
All glassware is provided as part of your venue hire
Professional bar staff included with every booking
Your preferred bar option is arranged with us during the booking process
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VIDA does not provide in-house catering — food is entirely up to you
Bring your own food or use an external caterer of your choice
Or add one of our optional VIDA food options:
Grazing Tables — $10pp, min. 10 guests
Candy Bar — $4pp, min. 10 guests
High Tea Experience — $80pp, min. 10 guests, venue hire included
Two rooms always hired together. The Lounge is a relaxed, beautifully furnished space with a working fireplace, plush seating, and high-top tables. The Bar is the copper-leafed bar with a dedicated dance floor, where drinks are served to everyone in the venue.
Ideal for birthdays, receptions, team celebrations, and events that need a dance floor.
VENUE HIRE
The Lounge and The Bar
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$220 including GST + $100 cleaning fee
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Seated capacity: 60-70
Standing Capacity: 110 -
Full use of your chosen space
Existing venue furniture — lounges, chairs, long tables and cocktail tables
All glassware
Dedicated staff support throughout
Access to the fully licensed bar
Heritage features — original fireplaces, high ceilings and natural light
Flexible layout arranged to suit your event
Access for styling and decorating, subject to booking times
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The Lounge
A working heritage fireplace, lit and maintained by VIDA staff. Plush sofas and armchairs. High-top cocktail tables and stools. 14-foot ceilings. Bespoke wallpaper and curated interiors — already beautiful, style it your way or leave it as it is.The Bar
A copper-leafed bar, fully licensed and staffed by the VIDA team. A dedicated dance floor. SAMSON sound system — connect your own playlist. PA system with microphone for speeches and announcements. Large screen TV for slideshows and imagery.Capacity
Seated 60–70. Standing up to 110.Bar access
Full bar service for all guests in the venue — including those in The Front Room. Drinks packages, bar tabs, or pay as you go. BYO is not permitted under our liquor licence.Included furniture
4 long dining tables, 8 round tables, 32 signature blue velvet chairs, 4 high-top cocktail tables, 8 white high-top stools, lounge seating. All glassware, crockery, cutlery and napkins (for up to 60 guests). Bud vases with neutral faux flowers.Bathrooms
Men's and ladies' bathrooms with touch-up trays.Technology (meeting hire)
75-inch screen, wireless keyboard and mouse, HDMI, USB-C, WiFi, and a venue host throughout your session. -
VIDA is fully licensed — BYO is strictly prohibited under our liquor licence
Choose how you run the bar: Pay As You Go, Bar Tab, or a Drinks Package
Drinks Packages available: Bottomless Prosecco ($40pp / 2 hrs), Standard ($55pp / 3 hrs), or Premium ($75pp / 3 hrs)
Cocktails and signature drinks available upon request
All glassware is provided as part of your venue hire
Professional bar staff included with every booking
Your preferred bar option is arranged with us during the booking process
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VIDA does not provide in-house catering — food is entirely up to you
Bring your own food or use an external caterer of your choice
Or add one of our optional VIDA food options:
Grazing Tables — $10pp, min. 10 guests
Candy Bar — $4pp, min. 10 guests
High Tea Experience — $80pp, min. 10 guests, venue hire included
A little extra, if you would like it
OPTIONAL ADD ONS
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A generously styled spread of seasonal fruit, charcuterie, cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments. Ready when your guests arrive.
$10 per person (minimum 10 people)
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A playful, beautifully styled sweet station. A mix of classic favourites, presented to add colour, fun, and a little indulgence.
$4 per person (minimum 10 people) -
SAMSON sound system, 75-inch screen, PA, microphone, HDMI, and WiFi. Everything you need for a presentation, speeches, or a DJ.
Hire fee: $50 -
A self-serve station stocked with freshly brewed coffee and a full selection of teas, set up and ready for your guests to help themselves throughout the event.
$4 per person (minimum 10 people) -
SAMSON sound system, 75-inch screen, PA, microphone, HDMI, and WiFi. Everything you need for a presentation, speeches, or a DJ.
Hire fee: $30 each
Alternatively, you can hire your own tables and chairs from your vendor of choice. -
White dinner plates and full cutlery sets, clean and ready. Simple, useful, and one less thing to organise.
Plates: $1 each
Cutlery set: $1 each -
A small something for guests to take home. Each bag is thoughtfully put together so the celebration lingers a little longer after everyone has gone home.
A small something for guests to take home. Each bag is thoughtfully put together so the celebration lingers a little longer after everyone has gone home.
Enquire for a quote
None of this is required. But if it helps make the day feel more complete, it is all here waiting. Everything can be added when you enquire — just let us know what you have in mind.
OPTIONAL UPGRADE
Host a High Tea party
High Tea at VIDA is one of our most loved experiences. Finger sandwiches, scones, vintage crockery and a curated tea selection — all in one all-inclusive price. No separate room hire, no extra arranging. Just sit back and enjoy it.
OPTIONAL UPGRADE
Host a Murder Mystery party
Step into 1920s Warrnambool for an immersive whodunnit, or get the whole team together for a fast-paced trivia night. Fully hosted, completely unforgettable, and unlike any night out you've had before.
Your celebration deserves a proper setting
Whether you know exactly what you want or you are still figuring it out, we would love to help you pull it together.