Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in Birmingham

Booking costs of funeral wake 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• 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.’

• Gin Parlour at The Distillery in Birmingham - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘I will definitely be booking The Distillery in the future!’

• Aphrodite Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association in Birmingham - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘They also have other rooms for hire which would work well for network meetings etc. This is a bonus!’

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 (November 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Chatwin Bar 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.’
• The Expedition Room at The Old Contemptibles on 176 Edmund Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The staff were also fantastic: so friendly, warm and helpful throughout, which made such a difference.’
• 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 November 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:

• Athena Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 49 guests
  Venue said: Our Athena suite is the perfect space for a small meeting for any corporate clients or alternatively if you are looking to do interviews for the day. We can provide a number of different items in this room and our room hire...

• Amalride 2nd Hall at Amalrive Banqueting - hall for 60 guests
  Venue said: Amalrive Banqueting is a banqueting hall specialising in African cuisine. Venue highlights: The main hall is adaptable and presents as an elegant, minimally decorated event space.

• The Restaurant at The Distillery, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Staff were very polite and attentive, food was also great. A really good place to hold a private function.’

• Private Dining Room at The White Swan, from £15 per person (up to 22 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Helpful staff that helped us arrange the baby shower and move the room around.’

• Mezzanine at All Bar One Brindley Place, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The venue was perfect for our event.’

• Bournville Suite at Plough & Harrow Hotel, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘lovely room, peaceful surroundings catered for all our needs...’

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.