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Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3 at IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Function Room in a Conference Centre
·
Private space
80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP –
Theatreland Birmingham
Up to 130
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Lodge Rooms offer our most versatile series of event spaces and can be set up as one, two or three interconnecting rooms, depending on the size and purpose of your event. Combined, the characterful spaces can host up to 150 guests and balance a charming mix of modern and period features.

This large space can cater for a huge variety of events, from wedding receptions and celebrations to exhibitions and networking evenings, benefitting from a range of set-ups depending on requirements.

With a barn-like wooden-beamed high ceiling juxtaposed by an eclectic exhibition of successful women engineers through the ages adorning the walls, the Lodge Rooms present a unique backdrop for business and private events alike.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

CHRISTMAS PARTIES 2026
£120 per person

IET Birmingham: Austin Court offers a stunning, waterside Christmas party setting in the heart of Birmingham. Our all-inclusive Christmas party package includes an exceptional three-course meal and everything you need for a memorable festive celebration. Set within a beautiful, characterful venue in a convenient city centre location, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate the season.

Get your Christmas celebrations off to a memorable start with our complete festive package:

- Exclusive use of the venue from 7pm - midnight - Dinner served in the Lodge rooms
- Drinks and dancing in the Waterside room
- 3 course dinner with coffee and mince pies
- 30 minute drinks reception (house wine red/ white, bottled beer, orange juice, still
and sparkling water)
- Crackers and novelties - DJ

STARTER (CHOOSE ONE)
- Blue vein cheese tartlet with caramelised figs, sweet and sour ruby beetroot and chilli jam syrup. (Vegetarian)
- Roast pork and apple pâté with scratchings, quince jelly, BBQ ketchup and rosemary rubbed crostini.
MAIN (CHOOSE ONE)
- Roast chicken breast with cranberry relish, chimchurri creamed potato, winter herb roasted vegetables, wilted greens and festive aromatic spiced sauce.
- Cocktail cauliflower and lentil pie with courgette Kiev chimichurri creamed potato, winter herb roasted vegetables, wilted greens and festive aromatic spiced sauce. (Vegan)
DESSERT
- Treacle and apple sticky toffee pudding with vanilla pod ice cream and cinder toffee. (Vegan)

Packages available for groups of 70-120
All prices are exclusive of VAT

BUFFET PACKAGE
£60 per person

Create a lively and informal Christmas celebration with our all-inclusive buffet party package:

Exclusive use of the venue from 6pm - 11pm

Welcome drink on arrival (house wine red/white, bottled beer, soft drink)

Festive Christmas buffet - a seasonal selection of savoury and sweet dishes

Optional enhancements:
- DJ or live entertainment
- Upgrade drinks packages
- AV equipment for speeches or presentations - Professional photographer

BUFFET MENU
- Maple glazed pulled turkey Bao Bun with winter slaw and hoisin dressing.
- Maple glazed Bella mushroom Bao Bun with winter slaw and hoisin dressing. (Vegan)
- Pork and leek sausage wrapped in Smokey bacon with BBQ dipping sauce.
- Winter vegetable root pakora with sweet cranberry and chilli relish. (Vegan)
- Seasonal vegetable samosa with mango jam. (Vegan)
- Butternut squash and ginger soup flask. (Vegan)
- British cheese board selection with spiced apple chutney and crackers. (Vegan)
- Cherry and lemon trifle tumblers. (Vegan)

Packages available for groups of 30–150
All prices are exclusive of VAT

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £971 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1295 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 120
  • Theatre
    up to 130
  • Boardroom
    up to 50
  • Cabaret
    up to 100
  • U-Shaped
    up to 50
  • Classroom
    up to 64

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
  • Flipchart
  • 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
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Free parking is available on-site (17 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Use of our beautiful, landscaped garden
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • 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 Notices (TENs) available

About IET Birmingham: Austin Court

IET Birmingham: Austin Court is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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