Sapphire Conference and Banqueting Suite

It’s one of those venues which doesn’t always get counted as a great venue to use but it’s not too bad. This place is a lot more beneficial for larger events i.e. wedding receptions of large conferences/​work parties because of the capacity levels it can accommodate. Holding up to over 500 guests, Sapphire Conference suite is what you need for those more elaborate events.
The location is also a bit of an odd one because it’s located in the Digbeth area; so most people don’t always know where it is. It’s also one of those venues which shouldn’t be utilised for intimate celebrations because it would just be too over-​whelming.
It also hasn’t got the best interior and exterior features, so personally I don’t think its picture worthy but that’s just my personal opinion. I went there for a wedding reception and to be honest, I wouldn’t have picked that venue for a wedding reception. Also the car parking was complicated because there wasn’t enough space for all the guests, so some had to find parking elsewhere.

Sapphire Banqueting Suite is randomly located in the heart of the Digbeth manufacturing area. So it sticks out like a sore thumb although I understand the concept behind it — the building is large given than it was a factory previously, and music can be played till late considering there are no residents nearby. So it’s ideal for large functions.
There are three suites, catering for 80 – 550 guests. However the car park is not as ample to cater for as many people. At the entrance, you’re greeted by an almost corporate-​looking reception area with a cloakroom. This is reflected in the colour schemes of the suites, which can only be described as retro pastels. I think it’s a poor choice for a banqueting suite, which gives it an office-​look rather than elegant appeal.
The venue is also used for conferences, which I think it is better-​suited for given the decoration and location.