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Main Bar/Downstairs Area at The Actress & Bishop

Event Space in a Bar
·
Semi-private area
36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1EH –
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our lower ground space is perfect for your corporate or social occasion with a capacity of 150 persons, a big screen, TV, a stage area and quality PA. A late license and outside decking area as well as disabled access and facilities. Catering, cocktails and entertainment can all be provided as well as technical support throughout your event.

We are in an excellent location in central Birmingham, with Snow Hill station a five-minute walk and New street station a 15-minute walk. On-street parking is also available.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Meeting Offers

Run your meeting in the Main Bar with AV on hand, plus Buffet Menu 3 lunch with sandwiches, hot bites and veggie options.

Meeting Buffet Menu 3 – Main Bar/Downstairs Area (Min. 15 Guests)
£12.50 per person

MENU 3
1. Deep filled sandwiches and rolls
2. Nachos, dips or potato crisps (VG, GF, DF)
3. Breaded chicken goujons
4. Crispy samosa and spring rolls w/sweet chilli dip (V)
5. Spicy mixed bean rice salad (VG, DF, GF)
6. Mini pizza (V)
7. Cauli wings (VG, GF, DF)
8. Cheese, pineapple and grape (V)
9. Skin on fries (VG, V, GF)
10. Greek meze w/pitta, hummus, olives, feta and salad (V)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £175 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 70
  • Theatre
    up to 100
  • Boardroom
    up to 60
  • Cabaret
    up to 80
  • U-Shaped
    up to 60
  • Classroom
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ 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

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

Unfortunately no under 18's allowed on the premises past 8pm.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(99 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AC
Alan C.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · December 2023

Would book again and plan to.

N/A

5.0
AS
Athina S.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · December 2023

Stunning venue.

5.0
VM
Victoria M.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · February 2023

Katie was my point of contact when booking the downstairs seating area for my friends 30th - she was lovely and very helpful

Nothing - atmosphere, music, staff were all great

5.0
GO
Gabriel O.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Good response

5.0

FAQ

Yes, clients may bring their own decorations and cakes or desserts, but external catering is not permitted.

Yes, the sound system is included in the room hire.

About The Actress & Bishop

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