The Old Joint Stock in Birmingham hosts business meetings, small conferences, private dinners, parties and weddings in four private function areas, for groups from 18 up to 100 guests. It is a Fuller's pub and theatre at 4 Temple Row West, in a Grade II listed building in the city centre.
Seminars and company events
The venue sells corporate hire, business meetings and Christmas parties. The Chatwin Room on the first floor has its own bar and works as a meeting space or for small conferences. The Manager's Office, on the ground floor, is a closed private room where a screen is available for meetings. The second-floor theatre can be hired on days without a performance and suits conferences and celebrations. It is equipped with theatre lighting, sound, internet, a screen and a private bar.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are listed among the events the venue takes. The enquiry form has a dedicated wedding option, and the events team handles requests. The site does not state whether civil ceremonies are licensed, so confirm this with the team.
Rooms and capacities
The Chatwin Room holds 35 seated or 60 standing. The Mezzanine Balcony, above the main bar, holds 38 seated or 50 standing. The Manager's Office holds 18 seated or 30 standing. The theatre takes up to 100 seated or standing, with listed layouts of 100 theatre style, 30 classroom, 22 conference and 30 U-shape. The Sett, the former theatre bar, can be added as a bottle bar or as breakout space for workshops.
The entire top floor can be separated from the rest of the pub, so a function stays in one place away from the main bar. The theatre also has two dressing rooms and a green room, which matters for showcases and rehearsals.
Catering
Formal dining or a buffet is offered, depending on the room. The Chatwin Room does not offer formal dining because of its location, so buffet is the usual choice there. The Mezzanine Balcony and the Manager's Office can host either. Drinks come from Fuller's, with cask ales, craft beer, cider, spirits, soft drinks and wines.
History and setting
The building was formerly the Joint Stock Exchange, and the Manager's Office was the bank manager's office, with a large fireplace and original features. The Chatwin Room is named after the building's architect. The pub is open 11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, so private hire is arranged around trading.
Getting there
The address is 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham B2 5NY, in the city centre. The pub lists a lift and accessible toilets.
Hire rates and minimum spends are given on request. The events team can be reached by phone or by email through the venue's site, and the theatre team handles theatre bookings separately.
