Upstairs Private Event Space at The Actress & Bishop
Event Space in a Bar
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Private space
99 reviews
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36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1EH
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Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
About this space
The Actress & Bishop boasts a newly renovated event space situated upstairs at the venue where the whole floor is yours. It is a multi-function room which caters for both corporate events and celebrations. Full PA/AV equipment is included in the price, plus private facilities, manned bar, and high-speed wifi.
The Actress & Bishop also offers an exceptional catering service to suit all budgets and tastes, ranging from tea and coffee packages, buffets, working lunches, one-pot menu's and evening options as well. The Actress can also source high-quality DJ's and live entertainment for you to make your whole event planning experience as stress-free as possible.
Event offers and packages
Meeting Offers
£175 hire fee
Run your meeting in a private upstairs space with an unlimited tea & coffee package for easy breaks. Room hire: midweek £175; weekend £300.
Meeting Refreshments Package – Upstairs Private Event Space
£6
per person
• Unlimited tea and coffee throughout your meeting
Prices
Monday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Per session
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Per session
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Per session
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Per session
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 –
2:00
from
£350
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
2:00
from
£350
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 –
2:00
from
£350
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
2:00
from
£350
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Per session
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
We ask for a 20% deposit to secure your date.
The remaining balance is to be cleared no later than 14 days prior to the event.
The remaining balance is to be cleared no later than 14 days prior to the event.
Buffet menu:
Menu 1| £5.50 per guest | Min. 5 guests
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips or Potato Crisps (v)
Menu 2 | £7.50 per guest | Min. 5 guests
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips or Potato Crisps
Cajun, Plain & Jerk chicken drumsticks and thighs
Crispy Samosas and Spring Rolls with a Sweet Chili Dip (v) OR
Sausage Rolls and Pork Pie with Pickle
Homemade mini Pizza
A selection of mini cakes OR
A bowl of fresh fruit
Menu 3 | £8.95 per guest | Min. 5 guests
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips or Potato Crisps (v)
Marinated chicken kebabs
Sweet potato and Chorizo skewers
Roasted Vegetable skewers (v)
Cheese, Pineaple & Grape (v)
Crispy Samosas and Spring Rolls with a Sweet Chili Dip (v)
Sausage Rolls and Pork Pie with Pickle
Greek Meze with hummus, pita, olives, feta and salad
Salad Bowl
Homemade mini pizzaz
A selection of Cakes OR Fresh Fruit Bowl
Menu 4 | £13 per guest| Min. 5 guests
Roast joint of either Gammon OR Beef trimmings
Cajun, Jerk and plain chicken drumsticks and thighs
Mini Jacket potatoes stuffed with cheese, chive and bacon
Halloumi wraps (v)
Marinated chicken kebabs
Sweet Potato and Chorizo skewers
Roasted Vegetables skewers (v)
Cheese, Pineapple & Grape (v)
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips OR Potato Crisps (v)
Indian platter
Mixed Leaf Salad bowl
A selection of Cakes OR Fresh Fruit Bowl
Menu 1| £5.50 per guest | Min. 5 guests
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips or Potato Crisps (v)
Menu 2 | £7.50 per guest | Min. 5 guests
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips or Potato Crisps
Cajun, Plain & Jerk chicken drumsticks and thighs
Crispy Samosas and Spring Rolls with a Sweet Chili Dip (v) OR
Sausage Rolls and Pork Pie with Pickle
Homemade mini Pizza
A selection of mini cakes OR
A bowl of fresh fruit
Menu 3 | £8.95 per guest | Min. 5 guests
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips or Potato Crisps (v)
Marinated chicken kebabs
Sweet potato and Chorizo skewers
Roasted Vegetable skewers (v)
Cheese, Pineaple & Grape (v)
Crispy Samosas and Spring Rolls with a Sweet Chili Dip (v)
Sausage Rolls and Pork Pie with Pickle
Greek Meze with hummus, pita, olives, feta and salad
Salad Bowl
Homemade mini pizzaz
A selection of Cakes OR Fresh Fruit Bowl
Menu 4 | £13 per guest| Min. 5 guests
Roast joint of either Gammon OR Beef trimmings
Cajun, Jerk and plain chicken drumsticks and thighs
Mini Jacket potatoes stuffed with cheese, chive and bacon
Halloumi wraps (v)
Marinated chicken kebabs
Sweet Potato and Chorizo skewers
Roasted Vegetables skewers (v)
Cheese, Pineapple & Grape (v)
Deep filled Sandwiches and Rolls
Nachos & Dips OR Potato Crisps (v)
Indian platter
Mixed Leaf Salad bowl
A selection of Cakes OR Fresh Fruit Bowl
Capacity
Standing
up to 175
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 90
Cabaret
up to 100
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Halal menu
Complimentary water
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
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
Temporary event notices 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
Show cancellation details
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.
LT
Lula T.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests
· January 2026
Great space, full sound system, friendly staff, easy communication with venue regarding the event. No complaints whatsoever. Had a great night!!
Submitted 5 months ago
5.0
AM
Alanna M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests
· May 2026
The venue was great, it had its own bar for the upstairs room and own toilets. The staff were amazing, the sound system was great and my guests and I had the most amazing night. We were able to set up the party in the day and the staff we incredibly helpful in this process.
Submitted 1 month ago
5.0
CC
Cait C.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 80 guests
· November 2025
The venue and staff were absolutely fantastic - really flexible, polite, and organised. The event and catering was a great success and all are attendees enjoyed themselves. A warm and welcoming venue and staff where everyone was able to have a good time and relax. Thank you Actress & Bishop!
Submitted 7 months ago
5.0
JW
Joanna W.
Verified review
Exhibition · 90 guests
· October 2025
Fantastic venue, the staff were incredibly helpful and the set up was amazing. The guy who did the lighting and sound was brilliant and sorted out everything we needed.
The WIFI wasn't great but we worked out a solution.
Submitted 8 months ago
5.0
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