The Jam House
BEST FOR
Adults only (18+)
ENTRY
from £2
WHERE
Birmingham
What it’s like
A live music venue and supper club in St Paul's Square where the evening runs on bands, cocktails and a dress code, strictly 18 and over.
This is a night out built around live music, not a family day trip. Wednesday to Saturday the stage runs from 6pm, with acts like Leee John of Imagination or an Afrobeats orchestra night, and tickets range from £12 advance up to £30 for a seated show. You can eat there too, with formal dining laid on for bigger groups and set menus for parties of ten or more, who need to pre-order.
The door policy is worth knowing before you turn up. It's 18 and over only, and under-21s need to be with someone over 21 to get in, so a group of eighteen-year-olds on their own will get turned away. Smart-casual is the rule, no hoodies, sportswear or caps, and ID gets checked. There's a 15 minute grace period if you're running late, after which you might be waiting outside.
Parking is the one to plan around. There's no car park on site, but the on-street parking round St Paul's Square is free after 6pm, and there's an NCP directly opposite if you'd rather not chance it. Snow Hill station and St Paul's tram stop are both five minutes' walk, which makes the train the easier option if you're drinking.
If you're booking for a group, the venue holds 605 standing, 350 for a buffet or 160 for a full sit-down meal, and booths are available with a Friday and Saturday supplement of £5 a head. Access is limited if anyone in your party uses an electric wheelchair, since it can't reach the dancefloor or restaurant, though foldable wheelchairs can be helped up and there's a stairlift between floors.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free on-street parking around St Paul's Square after 6pm
- Wheelchairs
- Access area with side-on stage view
- Getting there by bus or train
- Snow Hill train station 5 minutes walk
- Parties
- Available for exclusive evening hire Sun-Wed or part-hire other evenings
- Card payments only, no cash
- Free companion or PA tickets are available if you bring a photo of a Carer's Card
- Booth hire on Friday and Saturday adds £5 a head but includes admission and a bar tab
- Not all male parties are guaranteed admission
Plan your visit
What are the age rules?
It's 18 and over. If you're 18 to 20 you need to be with someone 21 or older to get in.
How much are tickets?
It varies by show, from £12 for advance standing tickets up to £30 for a seated ticket. Standing at some gigs runs to £25.
What time do doors open and close?
Wednesday 6pm to midnight, Thursday 6pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday 6pm to 2am. Closing times shift midweek depending on the act on.
Is there parking?
No car park on site, but on-street parking round St Paul's Square is free after 6pm, and there's an NCP directly opposite.
Is there a dress code?
Smart-casual. No hoodies, sportswear, caps or fancy dress.
Do we need to book ahead for a group?
Groups of ten or more need to pre-order from the menu. The venue can be hired exclusively Sunday to Wednesday or part-hired other nights.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There's an access area with a side-on stage view, an accessible toilet, and a stairlift between floors. Electric wheelchairs can't get onto the dancefloor or into the restaurant, though foldable chairs can be helped up.
Is there a cloakroom?
£2 per item. Anything left behind is kept for three months then given away.
What if we arrive late?
There's a 15 minute grace period after your booked time, so it's best not to cut it fine.
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