An event space in a hotel with a banquet table set with white napkins, glassware, and a floral centerpiece at The Great Barr Hotel.
Birthday Party offer

Festival Suite at The Great Barr Hotel

Event Space 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

Located on the ground floor just off the main reception area and has a capacity of up to 40 delegates, conveniently placed for private dinners, meetings or smaller private functions.

Easily accessible to the main bar which leads to the main restaurant which acts as a pleasant breakout space. This room is also licensed for wedding ceremonies.

Event offers and packages

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
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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
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Cake & pastry selection
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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.

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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

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

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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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 week 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
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:30
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Free parking is available on-site (200 spaces)
Unavailable: Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (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

(7 reviews and ratings - )

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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
VS
Varaidzo S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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