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Top Wake Venues in Birmingham
Planning a respectful funeral reception while mourning your loved one is difficult for even the most resilient of us, which is why we would like to offer you a helping hand in the process. Browse our selection of funeral wake venues in Birmingham and book the one that speaks to you. You can choose to hire a community centre, a hall, or even a private room in a restaurant or a pub for a memorial that honours your loved one. Let us help you choose an option that reflects your loved one best.
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![Aphrodite Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association in Birmingham]()
from £1300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityAphrodite Suite
272 guestsThe Midlands Greek & Cypriot AssociationBirminghamPPatsy
“Thank you to the events manager, Michelle Cope for helping to make the funeral reception so special.” -
![Terrace Suite at Plough & Harrow Hotel in Edgbaston, Birmingham]()
from £1000
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityTerrace Suite
100 guestsPlough & Harrow HotelEdgbaston, BirminghamFFinley J.
“Event organisers were very accommodating and easy to work with” -
![Ground Floor at Highbury Hall in Moseley, Birmingham]()
from £495
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor
120 guestsHighbury HallMoseley, BirminghamGGina
“The venue was warm and the library was the ideal location for our "antique style" photobooth.” -
![Apollo Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association in Birmingham]()
from £600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityApollo Suite
70 guestsThe Midlands Greek & Cypriot AssociationBirminghamIIndyhia W.
“I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and I would absolutely host another event here again.” -
![Gin Parlour at The Distillery in Birmingham]()
from £250
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGin Parlour
40 guestsThe DistilleryBirmingham
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AAmrit S.
“Communication from enquiries to booking was excellent with the team.” -
![Havana Bar at Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHavana Bar
60 guestsRevolucion De Cuba BirminghamBirmingham City CentreTToby W.
“The team were always really happy to help and accommodate for us. The space was good, the food was great!” -
![Park Room at Sutton Park Browns in Near Birmingham]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPark Room
70 guestsSutton Park BrownsNear BirminghamBrowns Sutton Park Brasserie & Bar specialise in group bookings and celebrations, and Park House is the perfect space to host your stunning events. With menus ranging from five course feasts to buffets and canapés, coupled -
![Weddings at Plough & Harrow Hotel in Edgbaston, Birmingham]()
from £750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWeddings
100 guestsPlough & Harrow HotelEdgbaston, BirminghamSSue S.
“Lovely room, peaceful surroundings catered for all our needs” -
![Main Hall at Highbury Hall in Moseley, Birmingham]()
from £495
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Hall
120 guestsHighbury HallMoseley, BirminghamThe Main Hall can accommodate up to a maximum of 120 in a theatre style layout which is suitable for the larger conferences. Dinners are also hosted in this space which can accommodate a maximum of 100 in banquet style. -
![Bracebridge Suite at National Motorcycle Museum in Near Birmingham]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBracebridge Suite
150 guestsNational Motorcycle MuseumNear BirminghamBracebridge Suite it's the perfect space for your next event. We offer a large and spacious room that can accommodate up to 150 guests. The hall can be decorated according to all your requirements. -
![Savoy Suite at The Great Barr Hotel in Birmingham]()
from £1046
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySavoy Suite
120 guestsThe Great Barr HotelBirminghamA large and versatile meeting and banqueting Suite with a capacity of up to 140, the Savoy Suite has the benefit of two smaller adjacent syndicate/reception rooms, ideal when ‘breakout’ space is required as part of a conference -
![Banqueting Suite at Banqueting Suite in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £1795
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBanqueting Suite
350 guestsBanqueting SuiteBirmingham City CentreBuilt around a central courtyard from which the Council Chamber, Banqueting Suite, Lord Mayor’s Parlour and Committee Rooms lead, Birmingham Council House remains one of the nation’s outstanding Victorian buildings.
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“The service was great and the team were very accommodating. the secret room for 30 guests works so well.”
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“The bar and toilets all located in the hired area for the guests.”
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“On the evening dj was fabulous , catering went down a treat bar staff even though busy were very professional.”
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“Good food, good location and great live music. Good fun evening.”
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“Food went down really well, pricey but really worth it! You can have any film on as long as its a legit copy.”
FAQs about Top Wake Venues in Birmingham
Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £55 per person. 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 May 2026:
| From £40 | to £55 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £180 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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Gin Parlour at The Distillery in Birmingham - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I will definitely be booking The Distillery in the future!’ -
Ground Floor at Highbury Hall in Moseley - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue, with lovely grounds which we couldn't enjoy due to the Great British weather.’ -
Havana Bar at Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘It went exactly how we wanted it to go - the venue was so kind and catered to everything we needed.’
You'll find funeral wake 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Manager's Office at Old Joint Stock
on 4 Temple Row West - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The whole booking was super seamless and the room was exactly what we needed.’ -
Havana Bar at Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham
on 8 Temple Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘It went exactly how we wanted it to go - the venue was so kind and catered to everything we needed.’ -
The Secret Room at The Lost & Found Birmingham
on 8 Bennetts Hill - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The service was great and the team were very accommodating. the secret room for 30 guests works so well.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 130 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £900 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £1300 hire fee per day | typically between 150 and 170 guests |
| Pub | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 170 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 130 guests |
The cost of the wake is not usually included in the funeral cost in the UK. The wake is a separate event. Families have the option to arrange the wake themselves or select a venue that provides packages for these types of gatherings.
When choosing a venue for a funeral wake, families often look for places that reflect their loved one’s personality and can provide a comfortable space for guests to gather and mourn. Options can include community halls, pubs, restaurants, and other private event spaces that can accommodate the expected number of attendees. Many families choose venues with sentimental value or those that offer convenient catering services or have a convenient location for the guests.
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