IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Conference Centre

#15 of 128 Conference venues in Birmingham
#18 of 235 Corporate Event venues in Birmingham
  15 reviews  – 
80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP –
Theatreland Birmingham
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Venue overview

This listed building in Birmingham blends period charm with waterside views and modern meeting facilities like projectors and conference call tools. Perfect for conferences, training sessions, and team meetings, with standout catering and AV support praised by guests.

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Spaces for hire at IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Kingston Lecture Theatre

Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
150 seats
This Birmingham Lecture Theatre is the jewel in our venue’s crown. From a private green room for speakers leading directly onto the stage to foldaway laptop tables in the seats with individual power sockets, the Kingston Lecture Theatre offers all the little touches that make it the perfect choice for a wide range of events in Birmingham for up to...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £1548 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3

Function Room
·
Private space
130 seats
150 standing
The Lodge Rooms offer our most versatile series of event spaces and can be set up as one, two or three interconnecting rooms, depending on the size and purpose of your event. Combined, the characterful spaces can host up to 150 guests and balance a charming mix of modern and period features. This large space can cater for a huge variety of events,...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £971 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Boulton Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
32 seats
The Boulton Room is sure to impress for a variety of event types with its views and access through double doors to our beautiful, landscaped Courtyard for additional outdoor breakout space. The Boulton Room combines character with convenience, offering ground-floor access and a range of layouts, along with wooden beamed ceilings and natural dayli...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £465 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Waterside Room

Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
150 standing
As our largest and most coveted space, the Waterside Room is as breath-taking as it is versatile. Whether networking, exhibiting, or dressed up for a stunning wedding ceremony, whatever event you’re holding the room is a popular choice for those aiming to inspire. Boasting large double doors alongside the Birmingham canal, the Waterside Room offer...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £776 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Telford Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
60 seats
A rectangular meeting room combines exposed timber roof beams, an exposed brick wall and red carpet, producing a straightforward, work-focused interior. Large arched windows supply steady natural light and emphasise the room’s ceiling height. Room features: A fixed projector and wall-mounted screen support presentation work. A PA system, flipchart...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £544 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Randall Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
15 seats
The Randall Room is one of our most intimate and peaceful meeting rooms for smaller events of up to 15 guests. With an LCD TV, state-of-the-art AV, and ample space for a buffet catering station, this room is a simple solution for meetings, interviews, roundtables, and training sessions. A high, vaulted ceiling and original Georgian beams make the...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £221 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Lodge Room 1

Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
The Lodge Rooms can be hired individually or combined as three interconnecting spaces to suit your capacity needs. Each option offers a versatile setting with modern facilities, complemented by elegant period details and stunning views, creating a unique and memorable backdrop for your event.

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £540 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Brindley Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
9 seats
The room is a compact, rectangular meeting space with red carpet and cream-painted walls. The layout places a circular table in the centre beneath strip fluorescent lighting and a small sash window that brings in natural daylight. Room features: This space is equipped for presentations and remote participation, featuring a wall-mounted flat-screen...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Boot Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
A compact meeting room with a high ceiling, exposed dark timber beams, neutral painted walls and a red carpet. Ample daylight enters through a large multi-pane window, creating a calm, uncluttered working setting. Room features: Presentation and hybrid meetings are supported by a wall-mounted flatscreen, a flipchart and conference-call facilities....

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £188 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Faraday Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
30 seats
For an intimate yet spacious setting, the Faraday Room is perfectly equipped to host medium to large-sized meetings for up to 30 people. Boasting a flexible floorplan that offers numerous layouts, the room can also be connected with the neighbouring Boulton Room, for capacities of up to 80 people see Boulton/Faraday Room. Whether U-shaped, boardr...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £465 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Crompton Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
60 seats
Complemented by stunning high-beamed ceilings, ample natural light, and views over the landscaped Courtyard, the medium-sized space is equipped for a versatile range of event formats. Over 12 metres long and 5 meters wide, it can comfortably host up to 60 delegates in a theatre-style setting, whilst also often utilised as an intimate exhibition sp...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £465 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Faraday & Boulton Room

Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
80 seats
80 standing
A carpeted, rectangular meeting room with neutral walls and large windows that provide steady daylight. Red upholstered chairs around round tables give a practical, group-oriented layout beneath a relatively high ceiling. Room features: A ceiling-mounted projector, PA system and conference-call facilities support audio-visual presentation and remo...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £843 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Lodge Room 3

Meeting Room
·
Private space
30 seats
A large, open-plan meeting room beneath a high exposed timber-beamed ceiling, fitted with red carpet and neutral walls. Windows around the perimeter supply steady natural light while suspended linear lights provide even artificial illumination. Room features: Projector and large screen sit at one end of the room, supported by a PA system with wall...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £700 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Lodge Room 2

Meeting Room
·
Private space
30 seats
The room is a rectangular meeting space with a pitched ceiling, red carpet and matching upholstered chairs, neutral walls and display panels that create a tidy, professional working environment. Room features: The room provides a wall-mounted projection screen and a PA system with speakers for presentations. A freestanding flipchart and tall arche...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £540 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Stephenson Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
6 seats
Conveniently located just above the reception area, this intimate, quirky space provides a creative and inspiring environment in which to hold a small meeting or interview. We’re confident the in-built AV equipment will result in a glitch-free event, leaving you to focus on the bigger picture. The impressive arched windows give this room a unique ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £146 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Edison Room

Meeting Room
·
Private space
4 seats
With its window overlooking our fabulous Courtyard, as well as AV facilities, the intimate and characterful Edison Room offers an inspiring setting for any event. Hosting up to 4 attendees in a round table seating arrangement, the Edison Room is ideal for small meetings and interviews.

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £145 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

CHRISTMAS PARTIES 2026 – CHRISTMAS PARTIES

£120 per person

IET Birmingham: Austin Court offers a stunning, waterside Christmas party setting in the heart of Birmingham. Our all-inclusive Christmas party package includes an exceptional three-course meal and everything you need for a memorable festive celebration. Set within a beautiful, characterful venue in a convenient city centre location, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate the season.
Get your Christmas celebrations off to a memorable start with our complete festive package:
- Exclusive use of the venue from 7pm - midnight - Dinner served in the Lodge rooms
- Drinks and dancing in the Waterside room
- 3 course dinner with coffee and mince pies
- 30 minute drinks reception (house wine red/ white, bottled beer, orange juice, still
and sparkling water)
- Crackers and novelties - DJ
STARTER (CHOOSE ONE)
- Blue vein cheese tartlet with caramelised figs, sweet and sour ruby beetroot and chilli jam syrup. (Vegetarian)
- Roast pork and apple pâté with scratchings, quince jelly, BBQ ketchup and rosemary rubbed crostini.
MAIN (CHOOSE ONE)
- Roast chicken breast with cranberry relish, chimchurri creamed potato, winter herb roasted vegetables, wilted greens and festive aromatic spiced sauce.
- Cocktail cauliflower and lentil pie with courgette Kiev chimichurri creamed potato, winter herb roasted vegetables, wilted greens and festive aromatic spiced sauce. (Vegan)
DESSERT
- Treacle and apple sticky toffee pudding with vanilla pod ice cream and cinder toffee. (Vegan)
Packages available for groups of 70-120
All prices are exclusive of VAT
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.8

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Caroline H.
Verified review
Conference · 4 guests · March 2023 · Boot Room

this was the feedback i received from the Course Leader:- It was great, they were attentive everything worked, tea and coffee was on constant supply as was water and the lunch was nice. Thank you for finding it

5.0
EC
Emma C.
Verified review
Conference · 120 guests · February 2023 · Telford Room

We loved the location, the staff were brilliant, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The catering was excellent, had a good selection, and was served in a lovely manner. We had use of the theatre and 3 break out rooms and all were of a high standard. Eliana and Angie are the organisation's wonderful support team! Kim who looked after the AV: was really excellent. Responsive, calm, fast and helpful. Really helped the event go well. We would be happy to recommend the IET to others, and I'm sure our delegates would do the same as we got great feedback from all of them.

whilst the toilets were clean they were a bit tired but perfectly serviceable. it's not even really a negative.

5.0
EC
Emma C.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Eliana has been a superstar in helping us arrange a brilliant conference!

5.0
IW
Iain W.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Waterside Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £44 per person
Boulton Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £55 per person
Crompton Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Boot Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £188–£250 hire fee
Randall Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Telford Room
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Stephenson Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £146–£195 hire fee
Brindley Room
9:00 – 21:30
from £150–£185 hire fee per day
Faraday Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Room 1
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 2
8:00 – 23:00
from £54 per person
Lodge Room 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Lodge Rooms 1,2 & 3
8:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Kingston Lecture Theatre
8:00 – 21:30
from £55 per person
Faraday & Boulton Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Edison Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £145 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

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

About IET Birmingham: Austin Court

IET Birmingham: Austin Court is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

IET Birmingham: Austin Court is a listed building set on the waterside, combining period architecture and modern event spaces.

Venue highlights: Mix of meeting rooms, a lecture theatre and an external courtyard; lift access to all floors and complimentary water provided across the venue.

Location: Birmingham city centre; around ten minutes from several hotels, with free on-site parking and additional paid off-site parking.

What guests say: Front-of-house service is responsive and supportive during events. On-site catering and the venue's meeting facilities are delivered reliably, with lunches and refreshments noted as good.

FAQ

The Telford room is available.

At IET Birmingham: Austin Court, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free parking is available on-site: 17 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at IET Birmingham: Austin Court:

  • Waterside Room hosting 70 guests: £4353.76
  • Telford Room hosting 30 guests: £791.52
  • Kingston Lecture Theatre hosting 150 guests: £6354.08
  • Randall Room hosting 10 guests: £230.40
  • Boulton Room hosting 22 guests: £1344.80

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

IET Birmingham: Austin Court is located at 80 Cambridge Street, in Theatreland Birmingham.

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