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Birthday Party offer

Festival Suite at The Great Barr Hotel

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
Pear Tree Drive, The Great Barr Hotel and Conference centre, Birmingham, B43 6HS –
Charlemont with Grove Vale, Birmingham
Up to 40
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Festival Suite is a Function Room in The Great Barr Hotel defined by an intimate, rectangular layout suited to private dining and small gatherings.

Design: The room features deep teal-painted walls, arched openings and a low ceiling that create a contained, focused interior. The fit-out pairs carpeted floors and wood venetian blinds with neutral table linens and soft, even artificial lighting.

Features: The room includes venue-grade Wi‑Fi and air conditioning for year-round comfort. A built-in PA system and speakers provide in-room audio, and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ. The room provides step-free access and accessible toilets for mobility needs.

Ideal for: Small professional groups and private social groups looking for a compact, seated dining layout or an informal standing reception.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

£150 hire fee

***DISCLAIMER: Hire fee stated is the starting price for the Room Hires

Hold your festive party with us, enjoy an arrival drink & our resident DJ will ensure the right ambience with their beats.
Choose from a tasty buffet or a sit down meal.

Private & Corporate Christmas Parties (Buffet Menu 1)
£19.95 per person

Sausage & Marmalade vol au vents.
Hummus on ciabatta

Burger sliders
Crispy Chicken Canapes

Potato wedges, sour cream & chive
Mixed green salad

Jelly Shots
Donut wall
Chocolate drizzled fruit skewers

£19.95 pp

Private & Corporate Christmas Parties (Buffet Menu 2)
£27.95 per person

Brie & Grape Tartlets (V)
Smoked Salmon with lemon & dill creme fraiche
Winter leaf salad with pomegranate

Hot dishes
Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff
Vegetable & Chestnut Wellington with Cranberry Jus (V) (Vegan Option Available)
Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes (V)(GF)
Honey Glazed Root Vegetables (V)(GF)

Dessert
Winter Berry Cheesecake

Tea & Coffee

27.95pp

Private & Corporate Christmas Parties ( Three Course Set Menu)
£38.95 per person

Host a private event in one of our function rooms, whether its a family and friends occasion or the end of year office party

Christmas Set Menu

Tomato & basil, soup served with a drizzle of olive oil & herb croutons. (VE)
Prawn & avocado cocktail served with Marie-Rose sauce & sourdough bread
Duck liver pâte with fruit chutney & toasted ciabatta fingers

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Roast Shropshire turkey
with sage & onion stuffing, chipolatas wrapped in bacon & rich roast gravy
Baked supreme of Scottish salmon with garlic cream sauce
Portobello mushroom Wellington (VE)

All main courses are served with Brussels sprouts,
buttered carrots, honey- glazed parsnips, roast & new
potatoes

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Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.
Selection of desserts from our dessert counter.

£35.95 pp

Baby Shower Offers

Great Barr Tea
£9.50 per person

Assortment of sandwiches with salad garnish
***
Victoria sponge cake
***
Selection of Tea & coffee

Finger Buffet
£13.50 per person

Assortment of sandwiches & wraps with salad garnish
Southern fried chicken pieces with barbeque relish
***
Lemon drizzle cake
***
Selection of Tea & coffee

Fork Buffet
£16.95 per person

Assortment of sandwiches & wraps with salad garnish
Individual mini cottage pie
Bite-size Cornish pasties
***
Cake & pastry selection
***
Selection of Tea & coffee

Afternoon Tea Buffet
£21 per person

Finger sandwiches selection of canapes
Cheese pastry lattice
***
Fruit scones with strawberry jam & clotted cream
Chocolate brownie squares
Mini dessert
***
Selection of Tea & coffee

Celebration Buffet
£25 per person

Burger sliders
Crispy chicken Canapes
Shrimp Tempura with siracha mayo dip
Potato wedges with sour cream & chive dip
Mixed green salad
***
Donut wall
Chocolate-drizzled fruit skewers
***
Selection of Tea & coffee

Hen Party Offers

Join us for an unforgettable Party at The Great Barr Hotel!
£1200 total

Hen Party Stayover

Package for a party of 16:
8 Club Rooms for a luxurious stay
8 bottles of sparkling Prosecco to toast the night away
Revitalising Morning Recovery Breakfast
Free parking for a hassle-free arrival
Minibus transportation into town on your chosen date
All this from £1200!
Party Packages can be customized based on the size of your party

Upgrade your package for an even more extraordinary experience:

Party in style with our Ultimate Transport Package: Party Bus, Limo, or Hummer
Enjoy a night of entertainment with tickets to one of our fabulous Tribute Nights from £29.95pp

Birthday Party Offers

£150 hire fee

***DISCLAIMER: Hire fee stated is the starting price for the Room Hires

Our Special Occasion & Private Dining package is ideal for any celebratory event, from banquets to intimate private dinners. We offer a variety of exquisite food packages to delight your loved ones. For more menu options, visit our website or contact us directly.

Special Occasion & Private Dining
£28.95 per person

Menu One

ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
with basil & lime cream (GFO)
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
served with toast and red current jelly (GFO)
FETA CHEESE SALAD
served with mixed salad & a honey mustard dressing (GF)

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PORK BELLY
with maple syrup & bourbon glaze, roasted pineapple and creamy mash (GF)
FLAT IRON CHICKEN
lemon & garlic butter, lambs lettuce, rosemary salted fries (GF)
SEARED SEA BASS
Pan-seared sea bass fillet served with Sicilian Cherry Tomato Sauce & creamy mash (GF)

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CRÈME BRÛLÉE (GFO)
served with shortbread biscuit
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
served with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream
CLASSIC FUDGY BROWNIES
served with vanilla ice-cream and mint

***

SELECTION OF TEAS AND FILTER COFFEES

28.95pp

Special Occasion & Private Dining
£35 per person

Menu Two

TRADITIONAL PRAWN COCKTAIL
served with brown bread and butter
SWEET POTATO & CHORIZO CROQUETTES
served with a spicy dipping sauce
HARRISA CHICKEN SKEWERS
served with garlic mint sauce & pita breads

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ALE-GLAZED BEEF FILLET WITH A CRISPY ONION CRUST
served with creamy mash and honey roasted veg
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA (GF)
Chicken breasts wrapped with prosciutto and sage, pan-seared, and served with a
white wine sauce and buttery mashed potatoes.
PAN-ROASTED FILLET OF SALMON
Pink peppercorn hollandaise, charred asparagus, lemon and watercress (GF)

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BERRY TRIFLE
layers of tangy berry compote, sponge crumbles, silky custard and cream
POACHED PEAR & APPPLE TART
served with crème anglaise.
CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, with layers of chocolate-soaked
ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

***

SELECTION OF TEAS AND FILTER COFFEES

£35.00pp

Special Occasion & Private Dining
£28.95 per person

Vegetarian & Vegan Menu

GRILLED ASPARAGUS (GF)(V)
with Lemon & Parmesan
ROASTED VEGETABLE TARTLETS (V)
served on salad leaves
BRUSCHETTA (VG)
topped with tomatoes, basil & garlic

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SPINACH & RICOTTA GNOCCHI (V)
served with rocket
SWEET POTATO PARCEL (VG)
served with creamy mash and honey roasted veg
OVEN BAKED AUBERGINE (VG)
filled with mediterranean vegetables & red lentils in a tomato & basil sauce

***

VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (VG)
served with fresh berries
VANILLA CHEESECAKE (V)
served raspberry coulis

***

SELECTION OF TEAS AND FILTER COFFEES

£28.95pp

Buffet Options
£14.95 per person

Buffet

Assorted sandwiches & wraps with salad garnish
Cheese pastry
Cocktail sausages
Crisps

More Buffet Options Available, visit our website or contact us directly to find out more.

Buffet Options
£21 per person

Afternoon Tea

Finger sandwiches
Selection of Canapés
Cheese pastry lattice
Fruit scones served with strawberry jam & clotted cream
Chocolate brownie squares
Mini dessert selection

For more Buffet menu options, visit our website or contact us directly.

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £175 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Dining
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 40
  • Boardroom
    up to 24
  • U-Shaped
    up to 24
  • Classroom
    up to 26

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (200 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Outside catering is allowed. (Dry Hire fees included)

Smart casual dress code

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(12 reviews and ratings - )

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

MB
Mark B.
Verified review
Function Room · 30 guests · June 2024

Good selection of sandwiches and other things and cakes and tea and coffee

4.7
ZM
Zara M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
EB
Elham B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
VS
Varaidzo S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to decorate as they choose, but nothing may be stuck directly to the walls.

Yes, the layout is up to you. You can choose how you would like the tables set, including long or round tables.

About The Great Barr Hotel

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