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The Compound

Event Venue

80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL –
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
From £350
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Compound

The Winter Garden at The Compound

The Winter Garden
Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
150 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Winter Garden at The Compound is a spacious and stylish venue with flexible seating arrangements. It can accommodate up to 70 guests in a cabaret-style setup, 100 in a theatre-style layout, and up to 150 for standing events.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £350 hire fee
Enquire now
The Kitchen at The Compound

The Kitchen
Kitchen
·
Private space
50 seats
120 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Kitchen is a Kitchen in The Compound, an open-plan industrial space defined by high ceilings and generous proportions. Design: The interior combines exposed steel columns and timber joists with polished concrete floors and metal-framed glass partitions. The furniture pairs long wooden dining pieces with industrial fixtures and warm, low lighti...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £350 hire fee
Enquire now
Cinema at The Compound

Cinema
Screening Room
·
Private space
25 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
Narrow, low‑ceiling screening room finished in neutral grey and dark surfaces that produce a low‑reflectance, dimmable environment; some natural light is available for setup and striking contrast when required. Room features: The room supports front projection via a ceiling‑mounted projector and an integrated PA/speaker system; Wi‑Fi and air condi...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from £350 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Kitchen
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Winter Garden
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Compound

The Compound is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Compound is a warehouse-style event venue centred on high ceilings and a mezzanine network that creates split-level flow across multiple floors.

Venue highlights: The venue's open-plan layout provides flexible zones that hosts can assign for receptions, breakouts and presentations. The venue provides kitchen facilities for caterers and on-site parking for event teams. The venue includes AV-ready areas and a discreet, low-profile entrance for private arrivals.

Best for: Product and brand launches, corporate networking and receptions, private parties and milestone celebrations.

Location: Water Street in Birmingham sits within an area of converted warehouses and creative businesses. The street's tucked-away character gives a low-profile arrival context that organisers should factor into guest directions.

What guests say: The venue accommodates whole-venue hires that let hosts spread activities across several distinct areas. The venue's interior layout leaves a strong visual impression on attendees and supports presentation-led sessions.

FAQ

The venue is available for dry hire, so you can bring your own food without additional corkage or charges. External suppliers must provide relevant paperwork, including public liability, food hygiene and PAT certificates.

Yes, the venue has power sockets and extension leads available.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Compound, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Compound is located at 80 Water Street, in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.

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