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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, BirminghamRRetirement 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 mum’s 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 CentreTTiti K.
“I really liked the venue – it had a great atmosphere and was perfect for our event.” -
![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, BirminghamAAnon
“The venue is lovely and the booking process was pretty easy. I would absolutely book to use this room again.” -
![Gin Parlour at The Distillery in Birmingham]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGin Parlour
70 guestsThe DistilleryBirmingham
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RRichard J.
“The room was perfect. The food was delicious, everybody commented on how good it was. The staff were great.” -
![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” -
![Flying Scotsman at Ibis Birmingham New Street in Chinatown, Birmingham]()
from £240
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFlying Scotsman
12 guestsIbis Birmingham New StreetChinatown, Birmingham
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AAlan F.
“Good location and the meeting room was great and well kitted out for what we required.” -
![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.” -
![Caledonian at Ibis Birmingham New Street in Chinatown, Birmingham]()
from £300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCaledonian
35 guestsIbis Birmingham New StreetChinatown, Birmingham
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LLicette G.
“Big space, well lit and everything we needed to run our meeting”
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“The place was amazing to film, staff were friendly and helpful.”
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“It was a nice venue and will be booking again.”
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“Lovely room for a very good price. Tele and music.”
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“Fantastic facilities, food and location. Booked the venue for a workshop, would definitely book again.”
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“Everything was spot on! The food, the bar, the service and the space in general.”
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“Amazing venue, DJ and bar staff!”
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“Lovely room for a small meeting. Attentive staff, especially Shania. Food and drinks were nice.”
FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Birmingham
The cost of unusual venues in Birmingham averages around £800 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £500 | to £1738 | minimum spend per event |
| From £175 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
| From £35 | to £55 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Upstairs Private Event Space at The Actress & Bishop in Jewellery Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is lovely and the booking process was pretty easy. I would absolutely book to use this room again.’ -
The Secret Room at The Lost & Found Birmingham in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue for our party. Quirky and authentic, exactly what we wanted.’ -
Main Space at The Old Library in Digbeth - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great communication both pre-event and during the event. - clear price plans and packages - Nice location...’
You'll find unusual 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 (October 2025):
| Small unusual venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium unusual venues | between 70 and 150 guests | prices average £1075 minimum spend per event |
| Large unusual venues | over 170 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
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:
