A traditional pub with a red brick facade, arched windows, and corner entrance at The Old Contemptibles.

The Old Contemptibles

Pub

176 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2HB –
Birmingham City Centre
From £500
min. spend
Up to 45
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Old Contemptibles

Dining Room at The Old Contemptibles
Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
45 seats
60 standing
A refurbished upstairs function space with its own bar, suitable for private dining, meetings, and events, accommodating around 40–60 guests.
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Dining Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 45
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Old Contemptibles

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

The Old Contemptibles is a historic city-centre pub in Birmingham, located on Edmund Street in the Colmore business district near Snow Hill Station.

Known for its traditional British pub atmosphere and strong historical links to the First World War, it is a popular meeting spot for locals, commuters, and visitors.

FAQ

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 Old Contemptibles, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Old Contemptibles is located at 176 Edmund Street, in Birmingham City Centre.

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