PRIVATE HIRE & FUNCTIONS
500-CAPACITY BACK ROOM • THE SNUG BAR • BEER GARDEN MARQUEE • WOOD-FIRED CATERING
From 500-capacity headline gig hires and corporate showcases to milestone birthdays, engagement parties, and wedding receptions with a full Irish party soul.
OUR HIREABLE SPACES & CAPACITIES
Tailored configurations for 30 to 500 guests with dedicated bars, sound, and outdoor access.
THE BACK ROOM
Private 8-tap draught bar, full d&b line-array sound system, SQ6 digital console, intelligent stage lighting, HD twin projectors, private artist green room & direct street load-in.
Large parties, club nights, corporate summits, album launches, and full wedding receptions.
THE SNUG BAR
Open hearth fireplace, authentic timber panelling, rustic whiskey barrel high-tops, private acoustic sound feed, and curated Irish whiskey vault selection.
Intimate birthdays, retirement parties, whiskey tastings, wake gatherings, and private acoustic trad sessions.
BEER GARDEN MARQUEE
Fully weatherproof industrial heated pergola & marquee, courtyard festoon lighting, giant 4K sports & visuals screen, and direct wood-fired pizza kitchen hatch.
Summer parties, day-to-night celebrations, casual street-food events, and matchday hire.
FLEXIBLE EVENT CATERING & BESPOKE DRINKS
From casual street food and hand-stretched wood-fired pizzas to generous Irish buffet spreads, carveries, and curated drinks receptions, our team designs bespoke menus tailored specifically to your event format and budget.
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & STREET FOOD
Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas hand-stretched and fired in our courtyard ovens, paired with loaded Irish curry chips, chicken goujon sharers, and warm oven garlic flatbreads. Ideal for casual, high-tempo celebrations and party crowds.
BUFFET FEASTS & CARVERIES
Hearty traditional hot buffets, warm Irish roast meats, savoury pastries, artisanal sandwich platters, and generous grazing boards prepared fresh on site. Designed to keep large gatherings, wakes, milestones, and corporate delegates well satisfied.
GUINNESS, COCKTAILS & TABS
Birmingham's freshest short-draw Guinness poured straight upon arrival, chilled Prosecco flutes, Baby Guinness shooters, premium Irish whiskeys, and bespoke bar tab setups managed with zero hassle by our dedicated bar crew.
START PLANNING YOUR EVENT AT NORTONS
Tell us about your date and requirements. Our event coordinators respond within 24 hours with exact availability and bespoke spend quotes.
WHY CELEBRATE AT NORTONS?
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Zero Hidden Surcharges
Transparent minimum spends, straightforward hourly rates, and bespoke terms with no unexpected cleaning or staffing additions.
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In-House Production Techs
Full d&b Audiotechnik line-array and Allen & Heath SQ6 with dedicated sound and lighting engineers on site.
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Entertainment Booking Support
Direct contact and management with Birmingham’s leading trad bands, Irish folk musicians, DJs, and live brass acts.
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Late Night License
Keep your party thriving with live performance permissions and full draught service running up to 2:00 AM on weekends.
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Central Digbeth Location
5-minute walk from Birmingham Moor Street & New Street stations with ample nearby coach and taxi access.
"We hosted our wedding party in the Back Room and it was legendary. Pizzas were piping hot, the Guinness was flawless, and the band blew the roof off. The Nortons team made everything effortless."