Midlands
ICC Birmingham
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at ICC Birmingham before planning the drinks service.
Conference and exhibition venue bars | Midlands
Conference and exhibition venue bars in Midlands
Planning a conference, exhibition, meeting or business reception in Midlands? Start with the booked venue and event format. A staffed drinks point should fit the room, service window and guest flow, whether it supports an exhibitor area or a reception.
Cocktailhire can plan staffed bar service, mobile bars, cocktails and alcohol-free options where the venue and organiser permit an outside supplier. The venue pages below cover different event uses; confirm the exact room, catering rules and permissions before a service is booked.
What the event needs
A service point that fits the format
The drinks service should suit the guests and the space without interrupting meetings, conversations or the event programme.
What gets checked
Space, rules and service flow before the day
Check room access, space, power, water, storage, catering rules, service times, glassware and expected guest numbers.
What to do next
Open the venue page for your event
Each venue page sets out the relevant event use and the permissions to confirm before planning outside drinks service.
Featured venues in Midlands
Start with the venue your event uses
Midlands
NEC Birmingham
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at NEC Birmingham before planning the drinks service.
Midlands
Vox Conference Centre
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Vox Conference Centre before planning the drinks service.
Midlands
National Conference Centre
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at National Conference Centre before planning the drinks service.
Midlands
Eastside Rooms
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Eastside Rooms before planning the drinks service.
Midlands
Conference Aston
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Conference Aston before planning the drinks service.
All venues in Midlands
Conference and exhibition venue pages in this region
ICC BirminghamDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at ICC BirminghamNEC BirminghamDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at NEC BirminghamVox Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Vox Conference CentreNational Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at National Conference CentreEastside RoomsDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Eastside RoomsConference AstonDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Conference AstonMillennium PointDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Millennium PointEdgbaston StadiumDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Edgbaston StadiumEdgbaston Park Hotel and Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference CentreUnique Venues BirminghamDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Unique Venues BirminghamThe Exchange University of BirminghamDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at The Exchange University of BirminghamUniversity of Birmingham ConferencesDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at University of Birmingham ConferencesIXL Events CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at IXL Events CentreMTC EventsDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at MTC EventsCoombe Abbey HotelDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Coombe Abbey HotelWarwick Conferences Central Campus VenuesDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Warwick Conferences Central Campus VenuesWarwick Conferences ScarmanDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Warwick Conferences ScarmanWarwick Conferences RadcliffeDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Warwick Conferences RadcliffeWarwick Conferences The SlateDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Warwick Conferences The SlateEast Midlands Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at East Midlands Conference Centre
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