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Brindley Place in Birmingham offers a unique backdrop for conferences with its selection of quirky venues. These spaces provide a stimulating environment that fosters creativity and engagement, ideal for forward-thinking organisations looking to inspire their delegates. Consider the local culture and vibrant atmosphere when planning your next conference in this dynamic district.

Brindleyplace is an interesting and unique area of Birmingham, with plenty of restaurants, bars, as well as some excellent shopping opportunities. 

THINGS TO DO

The area around Brindleyplace was first developed in the early 19th century as a result of the growth of the Birmingham canal network.

HISTORY

As well as restaurants and bars, there are also several large venues nearby, perfect for a range of different events.

VENUE VARIETY

Brindleyplace is a mixed-use development consisting of offices, residential apartments, retail outlets, bars and restaurants located in Birmingham. The area was originally developed on derelict land next to canalside warehouses dating back to the Industrial Revolution. 

The development of Brindleyplace has rescued much of Birmingham's canalside from dereliction and has created a new focus for regeneration in the city centre. The area is now bustling with activity day and night, attracting workers, residents and visitors alike. 

There are plenty of things to see and do in Brindleyplace, making it the perfect location for events such as conferences, exhibitions and parties. There are also a number of good venues for events in Brindleyplace, including the International Convention Centre Birmingham and The National Indoor Arena. 

Brindleyplace is easy to access, whether that's via train, bus, coach or plane, so your guests won't have any trouble finding your events or getting home afterwards.

Brindley Place

Birmingham has excellent transport links, with a comprehensive bus and rail network.

TRANSPORT

Birmingham is home to some of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, including the Bullring and Selfridges.

LANDMARKS

Birmingham’s history is visible in its architecture and culture, from its medieval origins to the present day.

Birmingham is a city in the West Midlands of England, known for its rich history and culture. The city has a vibrant events scene, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Birmingham. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Birmingham Arena, O2 Academy Birmingham and the Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham is a great place to hold an event, with its friendly community and wealth of things to do.

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Discover quirky conference venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham, perfect for engaging and inspiring your professional event attendees.

Quirky Conference Venues in Brindley Place

Quirky Conference Venues

Explore Ikon Gallery for quirky conference venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for inspiring professional events.

Ikon Gallery has two floors available for hire, either separately or combined, offering a flexible environment for your special events. The spaces have high ceilings, beautiful architecture and are bright and modern. One floor can hold up to 250 people, great for a larger event.


"Two people observing vibrant artwork at Ikon Gallery, enhancing networking and creativity."

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Vibrant networking event at Ikon Gallery with engaging attendees and art backdrop.

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Ikon Gallery

Ikon Gallery: Quirky Conferences

Explore The Compound for quirky conference venues in Brindley Place, ideal for corporate events that inspire and engage.

Our enclosed garden and spacious reception areas comfortably accommodate a variety of corporate and commercial events and have recently been used for video blogging and professional development training days.

Clients have full access to kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom facilities and we are fortunate to be located next to a selection of artisan delis, bakers and coffee shops which provide quick and convenient lunch break destinations.

Versatile event space with high ceilings, ideal for corporate events and social functions.

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Stylish industrial-chic venue with exposed brick for meetings and events.

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Intimate event space with plush seating, ideal for gatherings and presentations.

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The Compound

The Compound: Quirky Conferences

Explore unique conference venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Perfect for professional events that inspire and engage.

The Buzz is a multi-functional space that can be used for conferences, parties and drinks functions and corporate events.

A self-contained venue that can also be used in combination with The Hub for either a breakout space or catering area.

We are located on the main transport routes to providing an easy commute to and from Birmingham City Centre.

This modern and impressive setting will provide the perfect backdrop for any type of event. 

Elegant conference setup with round tables and multimedia screen at TouchBase Pears.

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Elegant event space at The Buzz, TouchBase Pears, perfect for networking and gatherings.

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Dynamic speaker event at TouchBase Pears with audience engagement and professional setup.

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Spacious event space with natural light, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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The Buzz

TouchBase Pears

Quirky Conferences at TouchBase Pears

Explore unique conference venues in Brindley Place, ideal for captivating corporate events. Perfect settings for innovation and collaboration.

We have designed a space that is cool and quirky yet very flexible meaning you can have a blank empty box or leave it as it is with its unique pieces dotted around the room

Whatever you need just ask  

Stylish Engine Room venue with rustic bar, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Event space in The Engine Room Digbeth, decorated with pink pom-poms for celebrations.

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The Engine Room Digbeth: vibrant event space with colorful decor for gatherings and networking.

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The Engine Room

The Engine Room Digbeth

Quirky Conference Hub @ Brindley Place

Explore The Bond for unique conference spaces in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for inspiring professional gatherings.

The Gatehouse can accommodate up to 80 delegates in a theatre layout or 60 in a cabaret layout, making it an ideal choice for business meetings, workshops, and corporate events. This versatile space features a state-of-the-art PA system with a microphone, as well as a projector and screen for seamless presentations. Nestled along the picturesque Grand Union Canal, The Bond offers a unique blend of historic Victorian architecture and modern facilities, ensuring an inspiring atmosphere for your event. With high-speed WiFi and expertly renovated surroundings, The Gatehouse is perfect for fostering creativity and collaboration. Elevate your next business gathering in this remarkable venue that combines charm and functionality in the heart of Birmingham's vibrant Digbeth district.

Gatehouse meeting space with wooden chairs, projector, ideal for events and collaboration.

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Versatile event space at Gatehouse, featuring high ceilings for corporate meetings and workshops.

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The Bond

The Bond: Quirky Conferences in Brindley Place

Explore unique conference spaces at Revolucion De Cuba in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for professional and inspiring events.

Revolucion De Cuba is a unique and fantastic venue in the heart of Birmingham. 

With a great restaurant area as well as a stunning function room, this is the perfect setting for your next event.

The venue is very flexible in the types of events it can hold, from Christmas and office parties, to conferences and all kinds of year round celebrations.

Our events team are able to create your perfect events package making sure that everything is perfect for you and your guests. 

Elegant banquet hall with black and gold decor for upscale events in Birmingham.

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Elegant event space with round tables, ideal for corporate and celebratory gatherings.

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Vibrant event space with disco ball at Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham for parties and corporate events.

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Elegant event space at Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham for upscale gatherings and galas.

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Elegant event space with round tables for corporate events in Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham.

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Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham

Quirky Conference Hub at Revolucion De Cuba

Explore unique conference venues in Brindley Place. Perfect for professional events that inspire and engage. Book now on Hire Space!

If you're bored of holding your conferences in the same old style rooms, the Glee Club Birmingham Studio is the breath of fresh air you'll be looking for. This intimate space gives everyone in the room a perfect view of the stage and visa versa. With its own bar and food available from our in-house kitchen, this is the perfect space for presentations and workshops with a difference. Who wouldn't want to address their team from the very stage comedy greats such as Lee Evans, John Bishop, Michael Mcintyre and Sarah Millican have performed?

Intimate stage setup with microphone for presentations in Glee Club Birmingham.

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Vibrant "glee" stage backdrop in Birmingham for live performances and events.

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Intimate event space in Glee Club Birmingham with colorful backdrop for performances and workshops.

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Glee Club Birmingham

Quirky Conference Hub @ Glee Club

Explore Quirky Fazeley Studios in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for unique conferences that inspire creativity and engagement.

The Fazeley Room is a Birmingham conference venue that can hold 200 delegates. The space is a large blank canvas that allows businesses, working in collaboration with our events team, to put their own unique stamp on it! A projector, screen, and PA system are available. The likes of the NHS, Google, Microsoft, the Conservative Party, Nandos, Clarins, New Look, and Argos have all used the venue for conferences/events. 


Fazeley Room event space with warm lighting, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Spacious Fazeley Room with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Fazeley Room: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Versatile Fazeley Room with natural light, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Fazeley Room event space with stage setup, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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The Fazeley Room

Fazeley Studios

Quirky Fazeley Studios at Brindley Place

Explore unique conference venues at Brindley Place, ideal for professional events that inspire and engage. Perfect for corporate gatherings.

Our First Floor bar area holds up to 100 guests, with relaxing chesterfield booth style seating across the area and unique features such as our own working copper gin still.
It's perfect to hire for corporate events such as summer/xmas parties and team building events.
This area is a very open and spacious private area with gorgeous canal views and natural lighting flooding in from our beautiful feature windows.
Choose from a selection of buffet or canape menus or reserve the space for drinks only.
Please note we may ask for a minimum spend or hire charge depending on style and timing.

Stylish Gin Terrace bar with high ceilings, ideal for cocktail receptions and private parties.

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Stylish Gin Terrace event space with high ceilings, ideal for networking and gatherings.

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Stylish Gin Terrace in The Distillery Birmingham, ideal for intimate events and networking.

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Gin Terrace at The Distillery Birmingham with polished copper equipment for tastings and workshops.

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Stylish Gin Terrace bar in The Distillery Birmingham, perfect for networking events.

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The Distillery Birmingham

Explore the Quirky Conference Hub in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for dynamic, creative professional gatherings.

Throwing a larger event? We have just the space. Light, bright and inviting 150 person space bursting with creative inspiration. A large, open and dynamic space designed for sketching, scribbling, workshopping and collaborating. Set in the corner of the building this room has ample natural lighting overlooking Oozells Square with it beautiful Cherry Blossoms. A fully-flexible space with fast Wi-Fi, 2 moveable 80-inch television and conference calling.

Modern open atrium with greenery, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.

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Vibrant networking event in modern Foundry office space with greenery and engaged attendees.

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Versatile event space with flexible seating for meetings and social gatherings.

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Versatile event space with flexible seating and natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Explore unique conference spaces at Quirky Circus Conference Hub in Brindley Place, ideal for dynamic professional gatherings and corporate events.

West Midlands Circus Centre features a large main hall and smaller hall, both with original elegant wooden features giving it an impressive and welcoming feel. Adaptable spaces , nestled inside its own small grounds featuring old trees and green areas as well as off street parking, it provides a great meeting, training, conference or AGM location. Within a few minutes walk from Fiveways station, WMCC is perfect for board meetings, workshops, training, presentations and bespoke corporate and business events. For team building and we can provide circus and acrobatic beginner experiences. 


Versatile West Midlands Circus Centre venue with high ceilings for acrobatics events.

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Whole Venue at West Midlands Circus Centre, organized meeting space for collaborative sessions.

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Charming tree-lined driveway at West Midlands Circus Centre for outdoor events.

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Spacious meeting room with high ceilings at West Midlands Circus Centre for workshops.

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Serene outdoor venue in West Midlands for intimate gatherings and team-building events.

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 West Midlands Circus Centre

Quirky Circus Conference Hub, Brindley Place

Explore unique conference spaces at minima in Brindley Place, ideal for dynamic professional gatherings and corporate events.

A 5000 sqft converted warehouse forms our central function area which is filled with contemporary design pieces which area available to use and can be configured into infinite layouts to accommodate a whole host of  different of hire uses. 

Stylish Central Warehouse event space with warm brick walls for networking and workshops.

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Modern meeting space with round table and colorful chairs for collaborative workshops.

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Quirky Conferences at minima, Brindley Place

Explore Halton Turner Brewing Co. for unique conference venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for creative and professional gatherings.

The main indoor venue consists of a 20ft handmade bar, 12 craft beer selections on taps, the Brewery itself, and a large event space for all styles Theatre, Classroom, Boardroom, Cabaret, Standing, and Horseshoe.



Brewery event space with industrial decor, perfect for corporate meetings and social gatherings.

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Brewery event space with vibrant attendees networking at Halton Turner Brewing Co.

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Brewery event space with attendees at a presentation in Halton Turner Brewing Co.

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Brewery event space with stage and warm lighting for presentations and gatherings.

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Brewery Event Space 

Halton Turner Brewing Co.

Halton Turner Brewing Co. - Quirky Conferences

Explore unique conference venues at Brindley Place, ideal for professional events that inspire and engage. Book your space today!

Medicine Gallery is housed in the Victorian, 2200 sq ft purpose built former gallery of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. A building of great beauty and of local art historical importance, the medicine team discovered the forgotten space and restored it to its former glory in 2018. Medicine opened as a cafe and gallery supporting arts and cultural organisations to advance their creative mission by housing their exhibitions and events. 

The space is perfect for networking and corporate events, celebrations, film screenings and concerts. Catering is available from £15 - £30 per person.

Modern event space at Medicine Gallery with engaged audience, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Spacious Medicine Gallery venue with high ceiling, perfect for events and exhibitions.

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Attendees at a presentation in Medicine Gallery, showcasing a large screen for multimedia events.