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Looking for 30th birthday ideas in Melbourne for men? Whether it’s a partner, a special family member, or you’re just looking to splurge on yourself, we have a range of Melbourne classes, courses and workshops perfect for the bloke in your life—even if that bloke is you!
Remember that turning 30 is a relatively big deal. You’ve matured past your twenties, and although you’re still a good forty years off a pair of half-moon specs and a residency in a local armchair, you’re not a kid anymore, kid. Acting your age, however, is—and we cannot stress this enough—grossly overrated. That’s why we have some sound advice to enable you to get the most out of our Melbourne activities without having your 30th birthday ideas wander too far into the realms of serious adulthood.
30th Party Ideas For The Foodie
Sometimes the simplest birthday parties are the best, and ordering a few pizzas and having a couple of beers makes for a great time. But it’s the big 3-O. The 30th birthday party ideas for him should have a little more pizzazz. Why not turn the pizza and beer into a proper party event with our pizza making party class!
OTAO Kitchen in Abbotsford sure know how to throw a pizza party, and they can show you and the birthday crew how to make beautiful, authentic Italian pizza while sipping on a few complimentary brewskis! You won’t be waiting for dinner long either, as their pizza oven will cook your creation in 90 seconds, so there’s more time for beers, eating and good birthday vibes. Don’t forget to pack some party hats; otherwise, what’s even the point of having the birthday?
If you want to take it up a notch and get everyone working on their tong skills, BBQ cooking classes by Relish Mama in Sandringham have quickly become one of Melbourne’s most popular activities! Learning to appreciate a range of unique Australian craft beers whilst discovering what it takes to smoke the perfect brisket is a great way to bring in your third decade on earth!
The birthday boy and the party crew will savour three hours of beer tasting and meat smoking before sitting down and enjoying the fruits of their labour with a four-course banquet, complete with beer pairing! This Melbourne workshop is perfect for the man in your life and a killer addition to the list of men’s 30th birthday party ideas!
If you want to cut the middle man and get rid of food altogether, nothing says classy 30th birthday ideas like a gin tasting masterclass! Get the gents together, put on your finest monocle and swirl your glass in ambiguous superiority as you learn what goes into making botanical gins. The fine people at Bass & Flinders Distillery run one of the most delicious indoor activities Melbourne boasts, and can turn you and the gang into amateur gin sommeliers. Imagine being a gin sommelier before you turn 31.
Want wholesome birthday party ideas? Check out these Melbourne birthday party ideas for your 30th!
30th Birthday Ideas For The Creative Man
30th birthday ideas for men don’t all have to be soaked in beer, you know. As much as it’s a go-to party choice, we have plenty of Melbourne workshops that don’t require alcohol to have a good time. There are plenty of unique activities Melbourne offers that can get the creative juices flowing without any actual juice!
If the birthday boy has a creative streak, why not let him embrace it with a pen and ink drawing class in Greensborough? As far as 30th birthday ideas go, this workshop is a fantastic place to start, and it works as a perfect launchpad for further artistic mediums! From fine liners and dip pens to ballpoint and brush pens, you and the crew will get the opportunity to explore various tools and techniques to create light, tone, volume and texture. What better way to symbolise seeing things from a new perspective once you hit 30?
Alternatively, if you love body art, Oakleigh is home to an incredibly unique Melbourne-based tattooing for beginners class. Let your imagination get weird and learn the basics of tattooing with Primal Ink Co.! They’ll take the 30th birthday man step by step through the process of making a tattoo—the party can learn everything required to create their very own tattoo on synthetic skin. Who knows, maybe the birthday boy will come up with a commemorative idea to mark his 30th year around the sun. Now that’s a creative birthday idea for him
30th Birthday Ideas That Combine Both!
If you wish to combine both the artistic side and the boozy side of 30th birthday celebrations, we have a bunch of paint and sip classes that are perfect if you want to treat yourself and the birthday boy to a special night out. Here are just a few of Melbourne's top workshops that are definitely unique 30th birthday party ideas for him.
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Cocktail making and paint and sip? Say no more. This class is an interactive, social and creative experience where you’ll sip, mix, paint, and laugh—all while leaving with two self-made cocktails and a personalised masterpiece to take home. Learn two party tricks whilst experiencing one memorable night!
For the sophisticated gentleman, how about a sip and paint workshop with paella? Our Melbourne workshops always pride themselves on providing a fun, relaxed and inclusive space, and this class is no different. Paint your way through to lunch and then break for a taste of some delicious Spanish paella. Sip on some sangria and get the creative juices flowing as you enjoy the sweet sound of Latin music, painting the day away.
If you or the birthday boy is turning 30, then you may remember a very special painting teacher: Bob Ross. Let’s give it up for the OG. Get the birthday boy in his feels with this Bob Ross paint and sip class, where you’ll be recreating those famous mountains. Why not drink wine and paint at this fun and relaxing workshop in Melbourne?
Meg had this to say about her paint and sip experience:
“The Bob Ross paint and sip night was absolutely brilliant. Michelle was so nice and hilarious and made the night really fun! 100% recommend this activity.”
With so many 30th birthday party ideas to explore, this is just a taste of what the celebratory scene in Melbourne has to offer. Make sure to contact the class instructor before booking, as many classes offer additional extras and special packages that could make that 30th birthday experience all the more special.
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