Choosing a room for six people differs from planning a 60-person workshop: capacity, hire format and transport access shape the shortlist. The best Birmingham meeting rooms for hire range from compact, hourly bookable spaces to larger, multi-room venues. If your team also needs a regular place to work between meetings, our coworking office space is a separate option from one-off room hire.
Birmingham offers meeting and event spaces in a range of styles and sizes, as illustrated by Birmingham's venue directory. The shortlist below considers listed starting rates, capacity, booking format, facilities and location. Rates are not always directly comparable, so check the total cost, room setup and access arrangements with the venue before confirming.
Which Birmingham meeting rooms deserve your shortlist?
Which venue fits your booking best depends on attendee numbers, duration and the equipment you need. The comparison below puts published starting rates alongside capacity and a practical booking detail, where available.
| Rank | Venue | Listed starting hire | Capacity | Useful booking detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x+why Foundry | From £25 per hour | 1 to 30 | Simple bookings for up to 10 people can be paid online |
| 2 | Orega, The Colmore Building | From £50 per hour | Up to 40 | Hourly, half-day and full-day rates |
| 3 | Grosvenor House | From £35 per hour | 6 to 25 | Hourly, half-day and full-day hire |
| 4 | Millennium Point CONNECT | Quote requested | 24 boardroom, 35 theatre | Three meeting rooms can connect |
| 5 | Austin Court | Quote requested | Up to 150 | 14 flexible rooms and built-in screens |
| 6 | The Priory Rooms | Quote requested | Up to 210 theatre style | AV support and nearby Atrium space |
| 7 | Runway East Birmingham | Member access listed | 4 to 8 | Ten meeting rooms for members |
| 8 | BE Offices Birmingham | From £35 per hour | Up to 16 | Tea, coffee, biscuits and video conferencing |
| 9 | Landmark, Brindley Place | From £57 per hour | Up to 16 | Plug-and-play AV and refreshments |
| 10 | Louisa Ryland House | From £25 per hour | Up to 60 | Presentation and AV equipment listed |
These are listed starting rates where available, not like-for-like quotes. Ask whether VAT, refreshments, equipment and any minimum hire period affect your booking total.
Check access before you book
Does the venue’s nearest station suit every attendee? Station facilities and accessible routes differ, so check the journey as well as the distance. Transport for West Midlands provides a journey planner and an accessibility guide for planning travel around the region.
If a step-free route matters, confirm the facilities at the station and along the final approach to the venue. National Rail's Moor Street station details list step-free access to all platforms and lifts. Check the current station information before travel, especially if attendees need a particular type of assistance.
Separate meeting room hire from a regular work base
A meeting room solves a short-term need; it is not the same as workspace for a recurring team schedule. If you are also comparing longer-term arrangements, our private office options in coworking spaces explain a separate workspace format. For a local base, you can also review our office space in Birmingham.
Before choosing, write down the headcount, room layout, meeting length and essential equipment. Then check whether the stated capacity applies to your preferred layout, whether refreshments are included, and how to confirm the booking. These details make it easier to compare the options on the same terms.
1. x+why Foundry
Best for: Small and medium-sized teams looking for central meeting space with a published hourly starting rate.
Foundry lists rooms for groups of 1 to 30, from £25 per hour. The venue highlights natural light, breakout space and catering arrangements on request. Simple bookings for up to 10 people, without catering or other special requests, can be reserved and paid for online.
Pros:
- Published starting rate and a wide stated capacity range.
- Online payment is available for qualifying small bookings.
- Breakout space and catering arrangements suit collaborative sessions.
Cons:
- Groups over 10 people and bookings with add-ons require direct contact.
- Catering is arranged on request rather than included in the listed starting rate.
2. Orega, The Colmore Building
Best for: Teams wanting published hourly, half-day and full-day rates in a central business district location.
Orega lists meeting rooms at The Colmore Building from £50 per hour, £160 for a half day and £300 for a full day. Its Birmingham information describes tech-enabled rooms, nearby bus and taxi services, and access to business lounges. Meeting formats include groups up to 40, according to the venue's Birmingham listing.
Pros:
- Three stated hire durations make it easier to match the booking to your schedule.
- Meeting technology and lounge facilities are listed.
- The venue identifies nearby New Street and Snow Hill stations.
Cons:
- Meeting rooms are listed as available on working days, which does not suit every weekend booking.
- The starting hourly rate is higher than some other listed options.
3. Grosvenor House

Best for: Small and medium-sized meetings near St Paul's Square and Snow Hill station.
Grosvenor House lists meeting room hire from £35 per hour, with spaces for 6 to 25 delegates. Hire is available by the hour, half day or full day. The venue describes a boardroom and smaller suites, with refreshments and meeting equipment among the facilities listed.
Pros:
- Hourly and longer booking formats suit different meeting lengths.
- The listed capacity covers both smaller discussions and groups up to 25.
- The location is a short walk from Snow Hill station.
Cons:
- The stated capacity reaches 25 delegates, so larger events need another venue.
4. Millennium Point CONNECT
Best for: Teams needing connected rooms or a flexible setup for a presentation or away-day.
CONNECT at Millennium Point comprises three meeting rooms that can be used separately or connected. Its listed configurations include a boardroom for 24 and theatre seating for 35. The venue describes catering through a recommended list, while pricing is provided by quote rather than a published hourly rate.
Pros:
- Rooms can be combined, which gives you more layout flexibility.
- Boardroom and theatre configurations support different meeting formats.
- The venue is near Moor Street and New Street stations.
Cons:
- The boardroom setup is listed for 24 people; the larger capacity applies to theatre seating.
- You need to request a quote to establish the hire cost.
5. Austin Court
Best for: Larger team sessions, training or away-days that need a choice of rooms and layouts.
Austin Court lists 14 flexible meeting rooms and event space for groups of up to 150. Its facilities include built-in screens, video conferencing, complimentary Wi-Fi and options to work with caterers. The venue also describes a city-centre setting with canal views and quieter courtyard surroundings.
Pros:
- A broad room choice supports different group sizes and event formats.
- Built-in screens and video conferencing support presentations and remote participants.
- Catering can be discussed to suit the event.
Cons:
- On-site car parking is limited, so confirm arrangements if attendees are driving.
- Pricing is provided by enquiry rather than a published starting rate.
6. The Priory Rooms
Best for: Larger presentations, workshops and conferences needing event support.
The Priory Rooms lists its Main Meeting House for up to 210 people in theatre layout. The described facilities include a data projector, screen, Wi-Fi and AV support. An adjacent Atrium can provide space for registration, refreshments or networking, and the venue is described as a short walk from New Street station.
Pros:
- The theatre layout can accommodate a large group.
- AV support and presentation equipment are listed.
- The Atrium provides a separate area for breaks or networking.
Cons:
- The 210-person figure applies to theatre layout in the Main Meeting House, not every room configuration.
- Pricing is not stated in the available listing, so request a quote for your chosen setup.
7. Runway East Birmingham

Best for: Members looking for a meeting room within their existing Birmingham workspace.
Runway East's Birmingham location lists ten meeting rooms for members, with stated capacities from 4 to 8 people. That makes it a practical option for small catch-ups or client discussions if you already use the workspace. Confirm directly whether room-only hire is available if you are not a member.
Pros:
- Ten rooms give members a choice of spaces for small meetings.
- Meeting room access is included for members, according to the location information.
- The Temple Row location is near New Street and Snow Hill stations.
Cons:
- The Birmingham information presents meeting room access as a membership benefit, so a one-off non-member booking needs confirmation.
- Listed room capacities are smaller than those at several event venues in this shortlist.
8. BE Offices Birmingham
Best for: Small groups looking for a conventional meeting setup with refreshments and conferencing equipment.
BE Offices is listed with rooms for up to 16 people. The available venue information includes high-speed Wi-Fi, video conferencing, notepads and pens, plus tea, coffee and biscuits. A listed starting rate is £35 per hour.
Pros:
- Refreshments and basic meeting materials are listed.
- Video conferencing supports meetings with remote attendees.
- The stated capacity suits small and medium-sized groups.
Cons:
- The listed capacity is limited to 16, so this option does not suit larger sessions.
9. Landmark, Brindley Place
Best for: Teams seeking a Brindley Place meeting space with AV and refreshments listed.
Landmark's Brindley Place option is listed with rooms for up to 16 people and a starting rate of £57 per hour. The described facilities include plug-and-play AV, high-speed Wi-Fi and complimentary refreshments, with catering available. This option is best considered for a smaller group that values those listed amenities.
Pros:
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi are listed for presentations and collaboration.
- Refreshments are included in the venue description.
- Catering is available for bookings that need more than drinks.
Cons:
- The stated capacity is up to 16, making it unsuitable for larger groups.
- The listed starting rate is higher than several other hourly options in this selection.
10. Louisa Ryland House
Best for: Groups needing a larger meeting room near Snow Hill station.
Louisa Ryland House is listed with capacity for up to 60 people and a starting rate of £25 per hour. The facilities described include presentation screens, AV equipment, Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee. Its listed position, four minutes from Snow Hill station, may suit delegates arriving by rail.
Pros:
- The listed capacity is larger than most small meeting room options.
- Presentation equipment and refreshments are described.
- The listed hourly starting rate is comparatively low.
Cons:
- The stated capacity is up to 60, so larger conference-style events need a bigger venue.
- Confirm the room layout and included equipment for your specific booking.
Choose a Birmingham meeting room that fits the day
The strongest choice depends on the meeting, not a single headline rate. For a small hourly booking, compare x+why Foundry, Grosvenor House and Louisa Ryland House. For connected rooms or larger sessions, consider Millennium Point, Austin Court or The Priory Rooms. Before paying, confirm your layout, total hire cost, refreshments, equipment, access and cancellation terms. Matching those details to your attendee list makes it easier to choose the right meeting rooms for hire in Birmingham.
A flexible work base in Birmingham
If your shortlist has clarified the room you need, a separate question may be where your team will work before or after the booking. At BLOCK Birmingham, we provide private offices, collaborative coworking areas, lounges, flexible memberships and Day Passes for businesses and individuals seeking an ongoing or occasional base. This is a workspace offer, not a claim about meeting-room hire in Birmingham.

Our Birmingham location is at One Colmore Square and is open 24 hours a day. Explore our BLOCK Birmingham workspace to review the workspace formats and contact the team about your needs. For meeting room hire, contact your chosen venue directly to confirm its current price, equipment and booking terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should you compare meeting room prices?
Compare the total cost for your required duration, not only the hourly starting rate. Check whether VAT, refreshments, equipment and any minimum booking period are included.
What should you confirm about room capacity?
Ask whether the stated capacity applies to your preferred layout, such as boardroom, classroom or theatre seating. Confirm that the room can accommodate both attendees and any equipment you need.
Are refreshments included in meeting room hire?
That depends on the venue and booking. Ask whether tea, coffee, water or catering are included, available as paid extras, or arranged separately.
How can you check whether a venue is accessible by public transport?
Check the nearest station, the route from the station to the venue and the facilities you need. Confirm current access arrangements directly before travelling.
Can you hire a meeting room at BLOCK Birmingham?
BLOCK Workspace's meeting facilities are documented at BLOCK Bristol, where members and non-members can use them. The available information about BLOCK Birmingham describes workspace, but does not confirm meeting room hire there.
