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 £675 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 £500 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
| From £150 | to £375 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Full Venue Hire at Newhall Street Tavern
in Birmingham City Centre - rated 5/5
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.’
Private Dining Room at Manahatta Temple Street
in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Venue and staff were excellent and I would definitely go back again. It really was a very special night.’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 120 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 50 guests |
| Pub | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Canal Club- Private Room at Box Brindley Place, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Great service, great food, friendly staff, very sound proof room didn’t let any of the outside sound in...’
Private Dining Room at 24 Stories, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘Everything about our experience at Orelle was outstanding. Highly highly recommend.’
The Boardroom at The Lost & Found Birmingham, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Menu options suited everyone on the table, everyone enjoyed their food. Portion sizes were big.’
Cheap drinks reception venues in Birmingham start from £50 hire fee per event or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room at Manahatta Temple Street, from £50 hire fee per event
(up to 25 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Lovely room for a very good price. Tele and music.’
Canal Club- Private Room at Box Brindley Place, from £10 per person
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Good catering options and prices. The room itself and the facilities was perfect for a team of 18.’
Function Room at The Cuban Embassy, from £180 hire fee per day
(up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great place and atmosphere...’
Page last updated in September 2026
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