The Expedition Room at The Old Contemptibles

Dining Room in a Pub
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Private space
176 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2HB
Birmingham City Centre

About this space

A Versatile space for every occasion

Tucked above the historic Old Contemptibles pub, The Expedition Room is a self-contained private space full of character, charm, and flexibility. Named in honour of The British Expeditionary Force, this upstairs room blends traditional British pub atmosphere with the comfort and privacy needed for a wide variety of event, complete with a staffed bar. Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, a private dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a creative workshop, the Expedition Room adapts to your needs. With seating for up to 50 and standing space up to 64, the layout is flexible and can be arranged for formal or informal occasions.


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 64
Dining
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Quiet space
Mirrors
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

The Old Contemptibles is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

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