Main Space at The Old Library

Hall in an Event Venue

Private space

About this space

Built in 1866, The Old Library is a refurbished Victorian library and historic venue nestled in Birmingham’s vibrant city centre in Digbeth, Birmingham. The main space is light and airy, flooded with natural daylight. Full of period features including vaulted ceilings and iconic arch windows, this space will conduct a positive and warm atmosphere.

For corporate events, the adjoining Reading Room is available either as a breakout space, buffet area or cloakroom to serve your needs. You will find our venue just ¼ mile from the city centre. Why not organise a walking taxi to greet your delegates off their train and stroll in together, ready to start the day. Alternatively if you don’t fancy the walk we are just a 5 minute taxi ride down the road.

The Old Library offers a versatile space for weddings of up to 250 guests. Up to 130 guests can be accommodated for a ceremony and reception. Your ceremony will take place in the main room in front of the stunning original Victorian windows. This bright and airy room is the perfect place to say ‘I do’ in front of your friends and family. You can toast your marriage during a drinks reception in Nomad, a quirky and relaxed space ideal for enjoying drinks, canapés, and mingling. You will also be able to capture some unique wedding photographs within the building and in the gorgeous surroundings outside. The ceremony room will be transformed into your wedding breakfast space, with dedicated chefs, delicious menus and literary-themed cocktails served at the bar. Following your meal, you can dance the night away. With Birmingham’s key transport links, top hotels and attractions on the doorstep, it’s the ideal place to extend the party into a weekend, allowing you to truly relax and enjoy the celebrations.

Event offers and packages

TWILIGHT PACKAGE
FROM £2700
Exclusive room hire from 3pm, ceremony between 4pm & 5pm, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening reception. Please note that a maximum number and limited menu options may apply.

INCLUDED IN YOUR ROOM HIRE
Gold Cheltenham Chairs.
6ft Round Reception Tables. White Table Linen.
Drinks Reception Location. Cake Table and Knife. Wedding Coordinator. Private Bar and Bar Staff. Security from 7pm.
PA System and Microphone (suitable for background music and speeches).

ADD ONS TO CONSIDER
Late Bar (1am) - £100
Draught Beer - £100
External Catering - £500

Have a magical party this season in our beautifully restored Victorian surroundings. Relax and enjoy delicious food and drink - let us do all the work. Based in Digbeth, Birmingham’s creative quarter, we are ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the city centre. With a range of food and drink options for up to 200 people, we have something to suit everyone, and our selection of party add-ons will ensure that all the guests will have a jolly old time! Our friendly and hard-working team will be on hand from your initial enquiry through to the very end to ensure that you have the perfect Christmas party!

Christmas Package (Minimum 30 guests)

£1500 total

Package includes:
• Exclusive Use & Private Bar
• Christmas Tree & Table Decorations
• DJ
• Security
• Event Coordinator

Christmas Canapes (Minimum 30 guests)

£10 per person

1. 4 canapes (£10 per person)
2. 6 canapes (£15 per person)

Christmas Meal (Minimum 50 guests)

£35 per person

1. 2 course (£35 per person)
2. 3 course (£40 per person)

Festive Buffet (Minimum 50 people)

£25 per person

Package includes:
• Self service buffet

Festive Drinks Packages

£10.50 per person

1. Wine Package (£12 per person)
2. Cocktail Package (£14 per person)
3. Beer Package (£10.50 per person)

DDR 1

£38.50 per person

All Packages Include:

- Room hire from 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Screen & Projector
- High speed WiFi and handheld mic
- Flipchart and pens
- Arrival hot drink selection with biscuits
- Mid-morning hot drink refresh
- Afternoon hot drink

DDR 1 Lunch:

- A selection of simple sandwiches.
- Tortilla chips, salsa & sour cream.
- Mixed salad.

DDR 2

£43.50 per person

All Packages Include:

- Room hire from 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Screen & Projector
- High speed WiFi and handheld mic
- Flipchart and pens
- Arrival hot drink selection with biscuits
- Mid-morning hot drink refresh
- Afternoon hot drink

DDR 2 Lunch:

- A selection of deli sandwiches.
- Tortilla chips, salsa & sour cream.
- Plant based samosas.
- Superfood grain salad.
- Mini cinnamon donuts.

DDR 3

£49.50 per person

All Packages Include:

- Room hire from 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Screen & Projector
- High speed WiFi and handheld mic
- Flipchart and pens
- Arrival hot drink selection with biscuits
- Mid-morning hot drink refresh
- Afternoon hot drink

DDR 3 Lunch:

- Selection of luxury deli & open sandwiches.
- Superfood grain salad.
- Mini quiche selection.
- Garlic roast potatoes.
- Chocolate brownie bites.
- Mini cinnamon donuts.

DDR Package 4

£54.50 per person

All Packages Include:

- Room hire from 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Screen & Projector
- High speed WiFi and handheld mic
- Flipchart and pens
- Arrival hot drink selection with biscuits
- Mid-morning hot drink refresh
- Afternoon hot drink

DDR 4 Lunch:

TWO COURSE HOT FORK BUFFET | MINIMUM 40 DELEGATES

BUILD YOUR BUFFET

Step 1: Pick your Protein (Choose Two)
- Slow Cooked Beef Lasagne (GFA)
- Lamb Moussaka
- Chicken & Mushroom Pie
- Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
- Moroccan Chicken (GFA)
- Plant Based Tikka Masala (VE, GF)
- Moroccan Butternut Squash (VE, GF)
- Vegetable Lasagne (VG)

Step 2: Pick your Carb (Choose Two)
- Garlic Bread (GFA, VEA)
- Garlic Roast New Potatoes (GFA, VEA)
- Creamy Mash Potato (GFA, VEA)
- Spicy Yellow Rice (GFA, VEA)
- Cajun Sweet Potato (GFA, VEA)
- Couscous Salad with Parsley & Lemon (VE)

Step 3: Pick your Vegetables
- House Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing (GFA, VEA)
- Roasted Cauliflower with Green Goddess Dressing (GFA, VEA)
- Minted Peas (GFA, VEA)
- Sweet Roasted Vegetables with Basil (GFA, VEA)
- Roasted Carrots with Mango Chutney (GFA, VEA)
- Buttered Seasonal Greens (GFA, VEA)

Desserts: (Choose Two)
- Dark Chocolate Ganache | Chocolate Soil, Caramel Creme (GFA, VEA)
- Pot Set Lemon Tart | Gingernut Crumb, Crushed Meringue (GFA, VEA)
- Espresso Martini Tiramisu | Mascarpone Cream, Sponge Fingers (GFA, VEA)

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 0:00

from £500–£950 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £500

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £500

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £950

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Tuesday

9:00 – 0:00

from £500–£950 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £500

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £500

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £950

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Wednesday

9:00 – 0:00

from £500–£950 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £500

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £500

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £950

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Thursday

9:00 – 0:00

from £500–£950 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £500

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £500

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £950

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Friday

9:00 – 0:00

from £500–£950 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £500

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £500

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £950

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Saturday

9:00 – 18:00

from £1000–£1200 hire fee

Per afternoon

12:00 – 18:00

from £1000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1200

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Sunday

16:00 – 0:00

from £500–£950 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 20:00

from £500

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £950

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Our pricing differs depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

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Capacity

Standing

up to 250

Dining

up to 130

Theatre

up to 130

Cabaret

up to 100

Catering and drinks

Halal menu

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)

Facilities

Air conditioner

Free on-street parking

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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About The Old Library

The Old Library is a bright, open space perfect for hosting weddings, conferences, corporate dinners, parties, charity events and more. A range of menus and drinks packages are available upon request. We can currently hold up to 130 people seated and 250 standing.

Part of the Zellig Group, the Old Library has been in operation since 1990. The original library first opened as one of Birmingham’s 5 free libraries in 1866, it is now the only one still standing. The public library’s doors closed to the public in 1940 and remained closed until 1990 when the dilapidated space was bought alongside the Bird’s Custard Factory and lovingly refurbished by Bennie Gray.