Waterside Room

IET Birmingham: Austin Court

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Waterside Room at IET Birmingham: elegant event space for weddings and corporate gatherings.
  • From £776
  • 150 Reception
  • Birmingham New Street Station
  • From £776
  • 150 Reception
  • Birmingham New Street Station
Historic listed building with stunning canal views in Birmingham's vibrant Brindleyplace district offers a unique waterside setting for memorable celebrations.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

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  • Complimentary WiFi and advanced AV systems
  • Professional technical support included
  • Historic listed building with original character
  • Located in dynamic Brindleyplace district
  • Canal side location with scenic waterway views
  • Beautiful oak floors and red brick walls
  • Natural light throughout the space
  • Flexible capacity from 60 seated dinner to 150 reception
  • 14 interconnecting rooms for versatile layouts

This large room has a peaceful canal side location. The room can seat up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner or banquet. The beautiful oak floors and red brick walls are a wonderful backdrop for your events. It can comfortably accommodate 150 guests for a reception.




Frequently asked questions

The Weddings space can accommodate up to 60 guests for a sit-down dinner or banquet. For reception-style events, it can comfortably hold up to 150 guests. The room features beautiful oak floors and red brick walls with canal side views.

Based on wedding reception inquiries, the venue does accommodate requests for bringing your own alcohol with corkage fees. However, specific corkage rates are not detailed in the available information and would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

Wedding reception pricing varies based on requirements. One inquiry for 100 guests with a £3,000 budget was accommodated, and corporate events show options of either £500 room hire or £35 per delegate. Specific wedding packages and pricing would need to be confirmed based on your guest count and requirements.

The venue offers various catering packages including day delegate rates at £54.95 plus VAT per person (which includes arrival refreshments, lunch, and tea/coffee breaks). For weddings, they can accommodate sit-down dinners and reception catering, though specific wedding menu options are not detailed in available information.

The venue can accommodate events running until late, with one wedding reception inquiry for 5pm to late being considered. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-5pm for the events team, though event times can extend beyond these hours.

The venue provides screens, data projectors, PA systems with microphones, and HDMI connections for laptops as part of their standard AV offerings. Advanced lighting and multiple microphone systems are available for larger events, making it suitable for wedding speeches and entertainment.

Yes, the venue can accommodate live music and entertainment. Inquiries about bands and DJ/MC services have been accommodated, and the space includes PA systems and staging areas suitable for wedding entertainment and performances.

The space features distinctive red brick walls and beautiful oak floors with peaceful canal side views and natural light. Located in Birmingham's historic Brindleyplace district, it combines original architectural character in a listed building with modern amenities, creating an elegant backdrop for wedding celebrations.

Yes, IET Birmingham: Austin Court has 14 interconnecting rooms that can adapt to different needs. This allows for separate spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and smaller gatherings like bridal party preparations or intimate dining areas within the same venue.

The venue is easily accessible by train and motorway, located in Birmingham's dynamic Brindleyplace district. The building is described as fully accessible in event requirements, making it suitable for guests with mobility needs attending wedding celebrations.




More about IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Step into history at IET Birmingham Austin Court, a stunning listed building that has been transformed into Birmingham's most versatile event destination. Situated in the dynamic Brindleyplace district with picturesque canal views, our heritage venue combines original architectural character with contemporary amenities and flexible spaces. From intimate boardroom meetings to large conferences for 150 delegates, our 14 interconnecting rooms adapt to your needs while offering modern conveniences including complimentary WiFi, advanced AV systems, and professional technical support.