To celebrate a birthday at a bar in Gion, choose between a calm private room and an activity venue, according to the guest of honour and your numbers.
Bringing a cake or a present, anything you want arranged, and the billing are all best raised early.
Think about what the guest of honour would enjoy
A quiet toast, karaoke, golf or darts: put whatever they will genuinely enjoy first.
Some people would rather not be the centre of an elaborate surprise, so take care that the group does not run away with it.
Choose seats and a room for your numbers
For two, the counter or a semi-private booth; for a group, a fully private room where everyone can sit.
Check the maximum capacity, how many can be seated, somewhere for bags, and the deadline for changing numbers.
Discuss what you bring and what you arrange
Check the terms for bringing a cake, flowers or a present, and how long the venue can keep them.
If you want music, lighting or a message, ask what the venue can actually do.
- What the guest of honour likes
- How many can be seated
- What you can bring
- What can be arranged
Look at the free-flow drinks and the total
Check what the free-flow covers, the soft drinks, and when last orders fall.
Share the budget among the organisers, including the room charge, the equipment charge, the service charge and additional orders.
A birthday in the VIP room in Gion
The VIP room at Gion Country Club takes up to ten guests, a fully private room with golf and DAM karaoke.
Book with your numbers and how you would like to spend the evening. Anything you want to bring needs discussing in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a birthday cake to a bar?
It varies by venue. Always raise it in advance, including how it will be kept and served.
How large a birthday group can come?
It differs by seat and by room. Check the seated capacity and the maximum.
Can you accommodate a birthday mentioned on the day?
That depends on availability and what you have in mind. Where anything is being brought or arranged, ask early.
