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Top Drinks Reception Venues in Birmingham
No one ever raised a toast to a boring venue and in Birmingham, you don’t have to. If you're planning a corporate drinks reception that needs to impress near Colmore Row, or just want somewhere with decent lighting, great canapés, and cocktails that don’t taste like squash, we’ve got you covered. From cool rooftop bars with city views to private lounges tucked behind the Bullring, Birmingham’s drinks reception venues tick all the right boxes. Need space for speeches? Easy. After a spot with mixologists and mood lighting? Sorted. This city brings the charm and Tagvenue brings the options.
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![Whole Venue at Eagle & Ball in Eastside, Birmingham]()
from £300
hire fee / per afternoonCheck availabilityWhole Venue
150 guestsEagle & BallEastside, BirminghamPPaul M.
“Everything was an amazing price too from the cost of the venue to the drink prices.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Newhall Street Tavern in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £500
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120 guestsNewhall Street TavernBirmingham City Centre
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LLee B.
“The ambience of the room was excellent. The food and drinks all were top quality.” -
![The Secret Room at The Lost & Found Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Secret Room
40 guestsThe Lost & Found BirminghamBirmingham City CentreTTom D.
“Ha d a meal and drinks for my 40th here. The service was great and the team were very accommodating.” -
![Shuffle Area at Box Brindley Place in The Westside, Birmingham]()
from £40
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityShuffle Area
50 guestsBox Brindley PlaceThe Westside, BirminghamJJoe S.
“Wrist bands and drinks tokens given with no issues and food organisation was altered promptly upon request” -
![Sophy Digbeth at Sophy in Digbeth, Birmingham]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySophy Digbeth
120 guestsSophyDigbeth, BirminghamHHeather
“Drinks were lovely and the wine wall was a bit hit with my guests!” -
![Mezzanine at Browns Brasserie & Bar Birmingham in Digbeth, Birmingham]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
100 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar BirminghamDigbeth, Birmingham
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MMiller F.
“We booked for a large corporate event and everything went so smoothly.” -
![The Gin Snug at The Distillery in Birmingham]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Gin Snug
30 guestsThe DistilleryBirmingham
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AAmrit S.
“Thanks for accommodating our dietary requirements. Nice to have drink packages to choose from” -
![Full Venue at Ovuello in Birmingham]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue
180 guestsOvuelloBirminghamKKuljit
“Absolutely loved the atmosphere, best place to hire out a bar for exclusive events.” -
![The Cellar at The Rainbow Pub in Digbeth, Birmingham]()
from £1200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cellar
200 guestsThe Rainbow PubDigbeth, BirminghamAAlex B.
“Cocktails were delicious, and they had a 2 for 1 special available which was great.” -
![The Music Room at O'Neill's Broad Street in The Westside, Birmingham]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Music Room
200 guestsO'Neill's Broad StreetThe Westside, Birmingham
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CClint
“Brilliant venue, Sam was amazing throughout the process and build up to the wedding reception.” -
![Upstairs Private Event Space at The Actress & Bishop in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham]()
from £175
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Private Event Space
175 guestsThe Actress & BishopJewellery Quarter, BirminghamJJane K.
“Food selection was incredible and such good value. A superb space for a small exclusive event.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at Orelle in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
60 guestsOrelleBirmingham City CentreBook our bar for your cocktail party, corporate drinks or networking event. Take your pick from an extensive cocktail menu that will add theatre to your dining experience, with the signature cocktail ‘Gold 75’ recipe featuring
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“The staff were extremely communicative over the tagvenue chat and were incredibly helpful in person.”
Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Birmingham’s Bars
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“The bar and toilets all located in the hired area for the guests.”
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“A great host and very responsive. Thanks Barbara :)”
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Drink and Dine at Birmingham’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“I booked the gallery for a private function and was so impressed by the whole event.”
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FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Birmingham
In Birmingham, prices of drinks reception venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
| From £50 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Whole Venue at Eagle & Ball in Eastside - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Really lovely venue, lovely staff, great location.’ -
Full Venue Hire at Newhall Street Tavern in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The food and drinks all were top quality. A great night was had by all.’ -
The Secret Room at The Lost & Found Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Ha d a meal and drinks for my 40th here.’
You'll find drinks reception venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Birmingham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small drinks reception venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Medium drinks reception venues | between 75 and 130 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large drinks reception venues | over 170 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
