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Best meeting rooms: Birmingham city centre & beyond

Nothing beats a face-to-face meeting; shaking hands, seeing facial expressions and body language up close, and truly focusing. Virtual meetings can be convenient, but there’s often a distraction in the background, and it can be difficult to focus 100% when you’re at your kitchen table and can see the laundry across the room.

That’s why we offer flexible, pay-as-you-go meeting rooms at our Birmingham virtual office locations, for those times when only an in-person catch-up will do. Get access to central meeting rooms to use when you need them at many of our virtual office locations, without having to commit to a full-time office space. A virtual office address gives you credibility and presence at a physical office location without the overheads.

Discover our rundown of the best meeting venues Birmingham has to offer, in the city centre, close to major train stations like New Street and Moor Street, and close to Birmingham Airport.

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5 best Birmingham meeting rooms
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5 best Birmingham meeting rooms

As the UK’s second city, Birmingham is a thriving commercial location, and it’s incredibly well-connected to the rest of the country. The capital is approximately an hour away by train, with services from New Street also serving Manchester, Glasgow, Plymouth, and more. This makes meetings in Birmingham convenient for colleagues, clients and customers from across the UK.

Explore our pick of the best meeting rooms Birmingham city centre and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Brindley Place: best for city centre
Bradford Court: best for major train stations
Kings House: best for budget
Solihull Parkway: best for Birmingham Airport
Friars House: best for connections to London

1. Brindley Place: best for city centre

First on our list is Brindley Place, one of our most accessible and all-round best meeting rooms. Birmingham city centre is on the doorstep, with this virtual office address located right in the heart of Brunswick Square, within just a short walk of both New Street and Moor Street stations for connections across the country.

The cost of meeting room hire at Brindley Place includes a projector, flipchart, notepads and pens for all attendees, plus tea and coffee to keep you refreshed. There are 2 professional meeting rooms to choose from, with capacity for up to 10 delegates. Book a space for a brainstorm, presentation, board meeting, or to simply focus and catch-up with coworkers in a central Birmingham location.

Address: 11 Brindley Place, 2 Brunswick Square, Birmingham, B1 2LP

Number of meeting rooms: 2, with capacity for up to 10 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £20. Half-day rates from £80. Full-day hire from £160

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2. Bradford Court: best for major train stations

Across the city centre, you’ll find Bradford Court Business Centre, home to 2 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 12 people, and within easy walking distance of New Street (20 minutes), Moor Street (18 minutes), and Bordesley (6 minutes) train stations. These convenient meeting rooms near Birmingham New Street are also budget-friendly, with hourly rates starting from £10 and full-day hire available for just £50. The cost of hire includes Wi-Fi, as well as the use of a TV and overhead projector, making this an ideal meeting location for presentations.

Address: Bradford Court Business Centre, 123-131 Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NS

Number of meeting rooms: 2, with capacity for up to 12 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £10. Half-day rates from £30. Full-day hire from £50

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3. Kings House: best for budget

Budgets can be tight when you’re getting your business off the ground, but hiring a meeting room doesn’t have to break the bank. Kings House in Wolverhampton, just a 15-minute train journey from Birmingham city centre, has a great little meeting space available to rent from just £10 an hour. There’s room for up to 6 people, and breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments are all available on request.

Address: Kings House Business Centre, St John’s Square, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DT

Number of meeting rooms: 1, with capacity for up to 6 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £10

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4. Solihull Parkway: best for Birmingham Airport

Looking for the best meeting rooms at Birmingham Airport? Look no further than Solihull Parkway. Located just 3 miles from the airport, it’s the ideal place to get business done away from the bustle, stress, and loud announcements of the airport. There’s also on-site parking at Solihull Parkway, so there’s no need to worry about airport parking charges.

Meeting room hire is available from £30 per hour, and includes Wi-Fi, use of a screen with HDMI connection, a whiteboard, and flipchart. Chilled water and one serving of tea or coffee and biscuits is also provided for delegates, with more available for £2.95 per head. Catering is available for an extra charge, with the menu available on request. This makes Solihull Parkway the perfect place to get things done, while everything is taken care of for you.

Address: Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YB

Number of meeting rooms: 2

Cost: Hourly rates from £30. Half-day rates from £95. Full-day hire from £165

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5. Friars House: best for connections to London

Friars House in nearby Coventry is one of Birmingham’s best meeting rooms for connections to London. This virtual office is just a 7-minute walk from Coventry train station, for trains to London Euston in under an hour. There are 2 air-conditioned meeting rooms with capacity for up to 8 people, available to book from just £25 per hour.

The meeting rooms at Friars House are glass-fronted, giving them a super-smart, sleek feel that adds to the professional vibe. Book this West Midlands meeting room when you need to impress.

Address: Friars House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2TE

Number of meeting rooms: 2, with capacity for up to 8 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £25. Half-day rates from £90. Full-day hire from £150

FAQs

What’s included when you book a Birmingham meeting room?

What’s included with meeting room hire will vary depending on the specific meeting space. The best meeting venues Birmingham has available to book will include Wi-Fi, a screen and projector, flipchart and other stationery, and refreshments in the price you pay. Some venues will offer just some of these, while others will provide extras at an additional price, such as catering for full-day bookings.

What are the best meeting rooms near Birmingham New Street station?

The best meeting rooms near Birmingham New Street station include those at our Brindley Place and Bradford Court virtual offices, which are less than 20 minutes’ walk from the station, right in the heart of the city centre. The area immediately around the station can be incredibly busy, so taking a short walk to a premium city centre location can provide you with the focus and professional environment you need.

What are the most affordable meeting venues in Birmingham?

Budget-friendly meeting rooms in Birmingham include those at Bradford Court Business Centre, where hourly rates start from £10. At central Brindley Place, hourly rates start at just £20, making these great affordable options for startups, small businesses and freelancers.

Is catering provided with Birmingham meeting room hire?

Catering isn’t typically included as standard when you book one of our meeting rooms in Birmingham. However, some virtual offices, such as Solihull Parkway close to Birmingham Airport, do provide catering for an extra charge.

How far in advance do I need to book meeting rooms in Birmingham?

Details of how to book each meeting room in Birmingham will be included in your welcome pack when you subscribe to a Virtual HQ virtual office address.

Book a meeting room at Virtual HQ

Find well-equipped meeting rooms in Birmingham city centre and across the Greater Birmingham area at Virtual HQ. Catch-up with colleagues, meet clients, or interview candidates in comfortable, professional surroundings. Our meeting rooms are available to book by the hour, half-day or full day, helping you to stay flexible as you grow your business.