Unusual Venues for Hire in Birmingham

The cost of unusual venues averages around £750 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:

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

• The Rectory at The Rectory - 180 Club in Jewellery Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘amazing venue! polite staff and such an overall amazing event!’

• 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 Music Room at O'Neill's Broad Street in The Westside - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue for a birthday party.’

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 (September 2026):

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

• Manager's Office at Old Joint Stock on 4 Temple Row West - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Superb! Great events space with fantastic staff - we were made to feel welcome and our guests loved it.’
• Private Dining Room at Manahatta Temple Street on 10 Temple Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘They were very accommodating to us and provided us with anything we needed. The meeting room was lovely.’
• Secret Vault at Vagabond Birmingham on 92 Colmore Row - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Our event attendees all raved how great the venue and staff were .....’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller unusual venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Caledonian at Ibis Birmingham New Street, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘I cannot speak highly enough about how well we were looked after on the day that my event was held.’

• Shuffle Area at Box Brindley Place, rated 4.6/5 - event space for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Venue worked well for planned event.’

• Private Room at Pitcher And Piano - Birmingham, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 36 guests
  Our user said: ‘lovely room for a small meeting. Attentive staff, especially Shania. Food and drinks were nice.’

Cheap unusual venues in Birmingham start from £50 hire fee per event or £250 minimum spend per event. 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.’

• Gin Parlour at The Distillery, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, very reasonable minimum spend and team were really helpful - definitely recommend!’

• Zellig 123 - The Meeting Room at The Old Library, from £150 hire fee per day (up to 15 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great communication both pre-event and during the event. - clear price plans and packages - Nice location...’

In Birmingham, unusual venues are most commonly booked for 15 to 75 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

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.