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Top Unusual Venues in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the UK’s most vibrant melting pots of culture, music, art and people from around the world. You don't have to look too far when trying to find unusual venues in the city. Whether it's Asian restaurants in the Chinese Quarter, trendy bars and cafes along the canal or one of many multi-purpose industrial spaces in the city centre, you're sure to find an exciting venue in Birmingham. Have a look at our collection of the city's unusual venues and see for yourself!
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![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 CentreJJanet R.
“Excellent venue for our party. Quirky and authentic, exactly what we wanted. The food was amazing! ” -
![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, Birmingham
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RRetirement E.
“Staff super helpful, flexible to our needs and the venue really fantastic for small to medium events. ” -
![Main Space at The Old Library in Digbeth, Birmingham]()
from £500
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityMain Space
250 guestsThe Old LibraryDigbeth, BirminghamAAmi G.
“Venue is beautiful and our requests to open and close blinds at different times of the day were attended to. ” -
![Fazeley Studios - Exclusive at Fazeley Studios in Digbeth, Birmingham]()
from £2700
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityFazeley Studios - Exclusive
250 guestsFazeley StudiosDigbeth, BirminghamNNatalie S.
“The venue is absolutely stunning and was perfect for our event of 200 people. ” -
![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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GGabriella F.
“We had a fab party celebrating my mums 60th in a great private space upstairs. ” -
![Private Dining Room at Manahatta Temple Street in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £50
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
25 guestsManahatta Temple StreetBirmingham City CentreKKelly R.
“They were very accommodating to us and provided us with anything we needed. The meeting room was lovely. ” -
![Main Bar/Downstairs Area at The Actress & Bishop in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham]()
from £175
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar/Downstairs Area
150 guestsThe Actress & BishopJewellery Quarter, Birmingham
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AAnon
“The venue is lovely and the booking process was pretty easy. I would absolutely book to use this room again. ” -
![Ground Floor at Highbury Hall in Moseley, Birmingham]()
from £495
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor
150 guestsHighbury HallMoseley, BirminghamGGina
“The venue was warm and the library was the ideal location for our "antique style" photobooth. ” -
![Full Venue Hire at O'Neill's Broad Street in The Westside, Birmingham]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
500 guestsO'Neill's Broad StreetThe Westside, Birmingham
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VVictoria H.
“Thank you to all the team that made this event so good! ” -
![Star Bar at The Cocktail Club Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStar Bar
80 guestsThe Cocktail Club BirminghamBirmingham City CentreSSharon
“Amazing Venue, well organised, Great communication throughout whole planning process, helpful staff ” -
![Gin Parlour at The Distillery in Birmingham]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGin Parlour
70 guestsThe DistilleryBirmingham
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AAlison T.
“Staff were really helpful both before and during the event. All dietary requirements were met. ” -
![Sky Loft at Park Regis Hotel Birmingham in The Westside, Birmingham]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySky Loft
150 guestsPark Regis Hotel BirminghamThe Westside, BirminghamDDonna M.
“It was a nice venue and will be booking again. ”
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“Lovely decorated space with very tasty pastries. Everything was set up ready for us on arrival. ”
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“Venue worked well for planned event. ”
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“Lovely room for a small meeting. Attentive staff, especially Shania. Food and drinks were nice. ”
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“Our event attendees all raved how great the venue and staff were ..... The food was beautiful and lots of it. ”
FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Birmingham
The average hire fee of an unusual venue in Birmingham is around £850-£2,000 per session or £40-£80 per hour. But wait—don't let that put you off! There are plenty of venues that can be hired for less than you expect. For example, if you choose a private room in a quirky bar or restaurant outside Birmingham City Centre, you may be able to hire it for as little as £100-£300 per session. Another option to consider is finding a venue which has minimum spend requirements instead of a flat fee. These are often run by restaurants and bars and let you use their facilities in return for your spending a minimum amount of money on food and drink. These venues charge about £150-£750 per session. Some venues offer per-person packages with prices between £30-£50 per guest. (All data from Tagvenue.)
There are several beer halls and a couple of trendy restaurants for dinner on Broad Street. Another option is a Havana-style party in Birmingham City Centre. Both of these choices are available near Birmingham Canal where you’re sure to find a late-night afterparty.
The areas around Birmingham City Centre are the best places to search for unusual dining experiences. You can try cuisines from around the world in beautiful restaurants decorated to represent the culture. Just north of Birmingham City Centre, you can find some more Indian, Thai and Italian restaurants. You can also hire a versatile self-catering space to create your own unique private dining experience.
Your Guide to Hiring Unusual Venues in Birmingham
Birmingham will likely exceed your expectations with it comes to the unusual venues found throughout the city. As you would expect in most cities in the UK, Birmingham has many pubs and bars available for hire. Most of these pubs offer a traditional British aesthetic with some international flare. If you're looking for some open space, Birmingham has some incredible galleries available for event hire. Planning a dining function? The city has several banqueting suites or, for something a little different, a German-style beer hall.
If you’re wondering where to find the most unusual venues in Birmingham, here are three of our most popular choices:
- Along Broad Street, in the southwest of Birmingham, you'll find the famous Ikon Gallery and a few unique party venues, including a beer hall. If you’re looking to host a screening or just want to watch a movie with friends and family, hiring a cinema theatre in this area is the perfect pick.
- Birmingham city centre is host to more restaurant venues including unique Italian trattorias complete with gelato! You’ll also find Cuban and Thai-themed dining experiences in this part of the city.
- The eastern outskirts of Birmingham are home to an exquisite old library, as well as some large multi-purpose venues designed for corporate functions. These are suitable for all sorts of ideas, even the most quirky ones!
To top it all off, here are the answers to some of the questions commonly asked by people looking for unusual venues in Birmingham:
