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Birthday parties

  • Up to 100 guests
  • 3-hour minimum

Birthday party venue in Scarborough

Milestone birthdays, kids' parties, everything between. One room, up to 100 guests, the extras already here.

A 30th birthday at Half Note: lit marquee letters spelling PHINA 30 on the floor under purple lighting, with a video on the projector screen.

The room

A room you can make your own

Black walls, 2,900 sq ft, nothing bolted down. A dance floor for a 30th, a play area for the kids, long tables for dinner.

Food, drinks and the details

A bar and two kitchens are already here. Marquee letters, a floral wall, a photo booth, catering and a bartender can be added.

A kids' party at Half Note with a ball pit, a basketball hoop and foam floor mats.
Guests at a party at Half Note, seated at white-linen tables and lounge sofas under a ceiling of greenery and roses with hanging bulbs.

Setting up

Ways to lay it out

  • Put the marquee letters or floral wall where guests arrive — it becomes the photo spot
  • Use the presentation bar for the cake and dessert table
  • Keep lounge seating to one side and leave the centre clear for dancing or games
  • Open the garage doors to bring in larger decor or play equipment

Add-ons

Extras that fit

  • Marquee letters
  • Photo booth (with backdrop + props)
  • Floral wall
  • LED cocktail tables
  • Catering
  • Bartender
  • Event planner
What you can add to a booking

Questions

How much does it cost to rent Half Note for a birthday party?

The room is priced hourly for the whole 2,900 sq ft floor, and the rate depends on the day and the time of day. Send your date, rough headcount and the hours you need, and we will come back with a quote.

How many guests can Half Note hold?

The room holds up to 100 people across 2,900 sq ft of open floor. If your guest list is larger, get in touch before booking.

Do you have decor we can add?

Yes: a floral wall, marquee letters, LED cocktail tables, bar stools, and a photo booth with backdrop and props. Tell us which you want and they go into the quote.

Can you provide catering?

Yes — in-house catering can be added to any booking. Tell us the headcount and what you have in mind and we will include it in the quote.

Can we book late at night?

The room is bookable from 8:00am to 2:00am, seven days a week. 2:00am is the hard close, so plan tear-down to finish before then. Bookings outside those hours need to be confirmed by email first.

Also at Half Note

Other things people host here

A baby shower set up at Half Note: long banquet tables with white linen, gold chargers, a blush runner and a balloon arch.

Baby showers

Guests at a party at Half Note, seated at white-linen tables and lounge sofas under a ceiling of greenery and roses with hanging bulbs.

Bridal showers

Guests at a party at Half Note, seated at white-linen tables and lounge sofas under a ceiling of greenery and roses with hanging bulbs.

Wedding receptions

Birthday parties

Planning a birthday?

Send the date, rough headcount and what you have in mind, and we will come back with a quote.

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