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.
Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £800 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 January 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £50 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
Full Venue Hire at Newhall Street Tavern
in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great food & drink selection. Would definitely use this venue again!’
Whole Venue at Eagle & Ball
in Eastside - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Really lovely venue, lovely staff, great location.’
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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 150 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in January 2026
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