131 The Venue

131 The Venue is a private-hire event space in central Middlesbrough, welcoming organisers planning weddings, family celebrations, community gatherings and business occasions. Its flexible room is available for events such as birthday parties, conferences, seminars, corporate functions, product launches and celebrations of life. The team also considers requests for occasions beyond those listed, with hire prices provided individually to suit the event.

For weddings, the venue offers a dedicated planning service and packages that can include reception room hire, a wedding coordinator, a three-course meal and options for evening food. The space can be arranged to suit the couple’s plans, with capacity for up to 80 guests for a ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 100 for an evening reception. The wedding team works with couples on menus, room layouts and timings, and external suppliers may be used subject to the venue’s requirements.

Food is available through the venue’s kitchen, with hot and cold buffet choices and other catering options for celebrations. Catering can also be arranged beyond the venue, including delivery or a catering van for events at offices, homes and other locations. Room and catering bookings are currently unavailable on Sundays, so organisers should check availability when making an enquiry.

The venue is part of Recovery Connections Enterprises, a social enterprise that provides work experience, training and volunteering opportunities in the Tees Valley. Organisers can contact the team to discuss their event, guest numbers, date, room setup and catering needs.