Usually booked for
Birthday Party
Typically for 55-80 guests and costs about £300.
"The venue was great, it had its own bar for the upstairs room and own toilets."
- Alanna M. May 2026
The Actress & Bishop
Bar
#3 of 280 Party venues in Birmingham
#1 of 236 Private Party venues in Birmingham
100 reviews
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36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1EH
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Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Actress and Bishop (upstairs venue)
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
70 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at The Actress & Bishop
Upstairs Private Event Space
Event Space
·
Private space
90 seats
120 standing
Upstairs Private Event Space is a private room in The Actress & Bishop that sits above the main bar and provides a self-contained area separated from the public space.
Design: The room features exposed brick and dark wood panelling, low ceilings and warm, low-level lighting. Round linen-covered tables and padded chairs create a compact, dining-foc...
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £175 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
Main Bar/Downstairs Area
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
100 seats
150 standing
Our lower ground space is perfect for your corporate or social occasion with a capacity of 150 persons, a big screen, TV, a stage area and quality PA. A late license and outside decking area as well as disabled access and facilities. Catering, cocktails and entertainment can all be provided as well as technical support throughout your event.
We a...
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £175 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Jingle and Mingle – Upstairs Private Event Space
£49.95 per person
* 3-course festive meal
* Arrival Prosecco
* Tea/coffee & mince pies
* Christmas crackers and table decorations
* DJ for the evening
* Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available
Reviews and ratings
4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
30 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LT
Lula T.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests
· January 2026
· Upstairs Private Event Space
Great space, full sound system, friendly staff, easy communication with venue regarding the event. No complaints whatsoever. Had a great night!!
Submitted 8 months ago
5.0
AM
Alanna M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests
· May 2026
· Upstairs Private Event Space
The venue was great, it had its own bar for the upstairs room and own toilets. The staff were amazing, the sound system was great and my guests and I had the most amazing night. We were able to set up the party in the day and the staff we incredibly helpful in this process.
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
CC
Cait C.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 80 guests
· November 2025
· Upstairs Private Event Space
The venue and staff were absolutely fantastic - really flexible, polite, and organised. The event and catering was a great success and all are attendees enjoyed themselves. A warm and welcoming venue and staff where everyone was able to have a good time and relax. Thank you Actress & Bishop!
Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
JW
Joanna W.
Verified review
Exhibition · 90 guests
· October 2025
· Upstairs Private Event Space
Fantastic venue, the staff were incredibly helpful and the set up was amazing. The guy who did the lighting and sound was brilliant and sorted out everything we needed.
The WIFI wasn't great but we worked out a solution.
Submitted 11 months ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Main Bar/Downstairs Area
12:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Main Bar/Downstairs Area
12:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Main Bar/Downstairs Area
12:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Thursday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Main Bar/Downstairs Area
12:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Friday
9:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
9:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee
Saturday
9:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
9:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee
Sunday
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Main Bar/Downstairs Area
12:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Upstairs Private Event Space
8:00 –
2:00
from
£175
hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users
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
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About The Actress & Bishop
The Actress & Bishop is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
We are a popular live music venue with multiple spaces for hire. Located in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, we have a late bar and excellent transport links. We are only a short walk from Snow Hill and New Street stations.
We have vast experience in hosting all kinds of celebrations, live music events as well as corporate functions, meetings and networking.
FAQ
No, general food must be purchased through the venue. You are permitted to bring in your own cakes.
Yes, we can definitely facilitate different ticket and drink options, and we have a range of buffet options.
No, under-18s are not allowed at the venue.
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 Actress & Bishop, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Paid parking is available on-site
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Actress & Bishop:
- Upstairs Private Event Space hosting 80 guests: £2575
- Main Bar/Downstairs Area hosting 70 guests: £2300
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Actress & Bishop is located at 36 Ludgate Hill, in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Alanna M. rated it 5/5 stars
'The venue was great, it had its own bar for the upstairs room and own toilets. The staff were amazing, the sound system was great and my guests and I had the most amazing night. We were able to set up the party in the day and the staff we incredibly helpful in this process.' - Lauren B. rated it 5/5 stars
'Friendly staff, good price, good sound system, good venue' - Victoria rated it 5/5 stars
'Katie was my point of contact when booking the downstairs seating area for my friends 30th - she was lovely and very helpful'
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Jane K. rated it 4.6/5 stars
'The venue was perfect for our Christmas Party. Katie was a great event co-ordinator, Dan was amazing on the night, everyone so friendly. Food selection was incredible and such good value. A superb space for a small exclusive event.' - Chloe B. rated it 4.6/5 stars
'Perfect venue for our Christmas party, everyone really enjoyed it and the staff were so friendly and helpful throughout the entire night!' - Sarah F. rated it 5/5 stars
'the venue was lovely, very traditional and rustic. Organiser was amazing, Katie was very patient during the prior arrangements. All staff on the night were great clearly all worked very hard and were all so friendly and approachable, great night thanks to them. Food was great and so worth the money, they had great attention to detail with various dietary requirements.'
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