Venue at a glance
INOX is a modern event venue on Level 5 of the University of Sheffield Students' Union Building, combining conference suites, private dining spaces, a lounge, bar, dancefloor and balcony. It is well suited to events that need flexible layouts, strong food and drink, views over Sheffield, and a central university campus location.
With capacity for up to 180 theatre-style in the main conference suites and up to 350 for whole-venue events, it works across business, celebration and wedding use cases. INOX is led by Head Chef Joe Berry, a Master Chef of Great Britain, with bespoke in-house catering for conferences, dinners, weddings and private events.
Why choose this venue
INOX has an elevated setting on Level 5 of the Students' Union Building, giving events a more distinctive backdrop than a standard meeting room or ground-floor function space. The balcony and views over Sheffield add a strong sense of place for receptions, photographs and social events.
The venue includes three combinable INOX Suites, three Discovery Rooms, a breakout area, lounge, restaurant, bar and dancefloor. That mix makes it useful for events that need a main room, smaller breakout spaces, arrival areas and hospitality in one venue.
INOX is led by Head Chef Joe Berry, a Master Chef of Great Britain, and offers bespoke in-house catering for conferences, dinners, weddings and private events. It is especially relevant for bookers who want the food to feel like part of the experience rather than a basic venue add-on.
INOX has a late night alcohol licence, with events able to run until 1am. This makes it a strong fit for weddings, balls, parties and evening receptions where guests are expected to stay into the night.
The venue is in the heart of the University of Sheffield campus, close to the University of Sheffield tram stop and adjacent to Q-Park Durham Road. It gives bookers a central Sheffield setting with straightforward tram, taxi and parking options.
Planning details
Best for
- Sheffield conferences and meetings needing flexible room layouts and in-house catering
- Training days, workshops and business briefings with breakout requirements
- Corporate dinners, gala dinners, award ceremonies and networking events
- Private dining events where food quality is a key part of the decision
- Society balls, formal balls, proms and parties needing a bar and dancefloor
- Wedding breakfasts, evening receptions and full-day wedding celebrations
- Bookers who want central Sheffield transport links with nearby paid parking
- Events that benefit from Level 5 views, a balcony and a contemporary restaurant setting
Less suited to
- Very large conferences needing more than 180 theatre-style in one room
- Events requiring on-site bedroom accommodation within the same venue
- Bookers who need free on-site parking
- Events where detailed step-free access information is required before enquiry, unless confirmed directly with the venue
- Weekend public dining, as standard restaurant opening hours are Monday to Friday only
- Events needing a published, fully itemised AV specification before enquiry
Catering
- Model INOX provides in-house catering led by Head Chef Joe Berry, a Master Chef of Great Britain. Catering can be tailored for conferences, private dining, gala dinners, weddings, receptions, buffets and bespoke events. Styles include conference catering, bespoke event menus, private dining, plated dinners, wedding breakfasts, canapés, evening buffets, luxury buffets, afternoon tea and lounge dining.
- External External catering policy is not stated in the supplied material. Confirm with the venue.
- Bars INOX has a large bar area with dancefloor and a late night alcohol licence allowing events to run until 1am. The bar offers wines, craft beers and signature cocktails, and payments are cashless.
- Dietary Vegetarian and vegan options are always available, and vegetarian, vegan and halal options are referenced. Allergy information is published by INOX, and specific requirements should be discussed with the venue before booking.
Accessibility
- Features:
- Caveat INOX is located on Level 5 of the Students' Union Building and guests should enter via the West Entrance. Specific accessibility features are not stated in the supplied material. Step-free access, lift access, accessible toilet provision, wheelchair routes, Blue Badge parking and assisted access arrangements should be confirmed directly with INOX before publishing or booking. Because the venue is on Level 5, the access route is a priority verification point.
Sustainability
- Details INOX uses local and regional suppliers and seasonal menus as part of its food philosophy. The supplied material also links INOX to the wider University of Sheffield and WithUS sustainability framework, including renewable energy, an electric delivery fleet, removal of single-use water bottles and food waste redistribution.
Pricing notes
- Wedding venue hire
- Wedding breakfast and evening reception (12 noon to 1am) £1,750
- Evening reception only (5pm to 1am) £1,000
- Note Published wedding venue hire charges. Confirm current rates directly with the venue.
- Wedding menu (2026 examples)
- Canapés (choice of four) £9.95 per person
- Three-course wedding breakfast £48 per person
- Evening buffets from £19 per person
- Note Menus are bespoke and should be confirmed with the venue. Conference, meeting and non-wedding event pricing is not published and should be confirmed with INOX.
Space combinations
- Full conference setup INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3 as the main room for up to 180 theatre-style, with Discovery Rooms supporting breakout sessions and the Breakout Area used for registration, refreshments and networking.
- Medium conference or training day INOX Suite 1 + 2 as the main room for up to 120 theatre-style, with one or more Discovery Rooms used for workshops or group exercises.
- Wedding or evening celebration Whole venue hire combining the main event spaces, large bar, dancefloor, lounge and balcony. Published wedding packages include exclusive use of the venue and large bar.
- Private dining with drinks reception The restaurant, lounge, bar and balcony supporting private dining events where arrival drinks, food and social time are all part of the experience.
Wedding notes
- Ceremonies INOX offers weddings and wedding receptions, with published pricing for 2025 to 2027. The venue is suitable for wedding breakfasts, buffet-style meals and evening receptions, with exclusive use of the venue included in its published wedding packages. Published packages cover a wedding breakfast and evening reception (12 noon to 1am) and an evening reception only (5pm to 1am).
- Scale Published wedding capacity is up to 200 for a seated dinner, 300 buffet-style and 300 for evening receptions.
- Notes Published inclusions include a dedicated wedding coordinator, exclusive use of the venue, exclusive use of the large bar, table linen and napkins, dancefloor, furniture, crockery and glassware. Venue hire is £1,750 for the full-day package or £1,000 for evening reception only. 2026 example menu pricing includes canapés at £9.95 per person for a choice of four, a three-course wedding breakfast at £48 per person and evening buffets from £19 per person.
Compare event spaces
INOX Suite 1
A light and flexible meeting suite for smaller conferences, training and boardroom sessions. INOX Suite 1 is the smallest published INOX Suite configuration and can be used as…
Pairs well with INOX Suite 1 + 2, INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3, Discovery Room 1, Discovery Room 2, Discovery Room 3, Breakout Area, Lounge, Bar
INOX Suite 1 + 2
A combined suite configuration for medium-sized conferences, briefings and cabaret events. INOX Suite 1 + 2 combines two adjacent suites to create a larger space for conferences and…
Pairs well with INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3, Discovery Room 1, Discovery Room 2, Discovery Room 3, Breakout Area, Lounge, Bar
INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3
The main full-suite conference configuration for INOX's largest meetings and presentations. The full INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3 configuration is the venue's largest published conference setup.…
Pairs well with Discovery Room 1, Discovery Room 2, Discovery Room 3, Breakout Area, Lounge, Bar, Balcony
Discovery Room 1
A flexible smaller room for breakouts, board meetings and training groups. Discovery Room 1 is an independently bookable meeting space that works well alongside a larger conference or…
Pairs well with INOX Suite 1, INOX Suite 1 + 2, INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3, Discovery Room 2, Discovery Room 3, Breakout Area
Discovery Room 2
A practical meeting and breakout room for smaller event groups. Discovery Room 2 is another independently bookable room for smaller meetings, training groups and breakout sessions. It offers…
Pairs well with INOX Suite 1, INOX Suite 1 + 2, INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3, Discovery Room 1, Discovery Room 3, Breakout Area
Discovery Room 3
The largest single Discovery Room for bigger breakout sessions and standalone meetings. Discovery Room 3 is the largest single room published in the venue's Discovery Room set. It…
Pairs well with INOX Suite 1, INOX Suite 1 + 2, INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3, Discovery Room 1, Discovery Room 2, Breakout Area
Breakout Area
A dedicated support space for registration, refreshments and networking. The Breakout Area provides dedicated space outside the main meeting rooms for event support activity. It is best used…
Pairs well with INOX Suite 1, INOX Suite 1 + 2, INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3, Discovery Room 1, Discovery Room 2, Discovery Room 3, Lounge, Bar
Capacity matrix
| Space | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INOX Suite 1 | 60 | 24 | 40 | Ask |
| INOX Suite 1 + 2 | 120 | 48 | 80 | Ask |
| INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3 | 180 | 72 | 120 | Ask |
| Discovery Room 1 | 50 | 24 | 32 | Ask |
| Discovery Room 2 | 50 | 24 | 32 | Ask |
| Discovery Room 3 | 100 | - | 64 | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
INOX is located on Level 5 of the University of Sheffield Students' Union Building on Durham Road, in the heart of the University of Sheffield campus. The venue is close to the University of Sheffield tram stop and sits next to Q-Park Durham Road.
AddressSheffield, South Yorkshire
PostcodeS10 2TG
AreaSheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Nearest stationUniversity of Sheffield tram stop — approximately 2 minutes' walk
Good forAwards and galas, Christmas parties, Conferences, Corporate events, Meeting rooms, Parties
- University of Sheffield tram stop approximately 2 minutes' walk away
- Sheffield train station and the city centre around a 5-minute taxi ride away
- Paid secure parking available at Q-Park Durham Road
- Limited on-street parking nearby
Frequently asked questions
Is INOX good for conferences?
Yes. INOX has three combinable conference suites with a maximum published capacity of 180 theatre-style, 120 cabaret or 72 boardroom when all three INOX Suites are combined. It also has Discovery Rooms and a breakout area for smaller sessions, workshops and networking.
Which room has the best capacity for a large meeting?
The full INOX Suite 1 + 2 + 3 configuration has the largest published conference capacity, accommodating up to 180 theatre-style or 120 cabaret. For a large single room outside the INOX Suites, Discovery Room 3 accommodates up to 100 theatre-style or 64 cabaret.
Can INOX be hired exclusively?
Yes, exclusive use is included in the published wedding packages and the venue is available for private events. Exclusive hire details for conferences and non-wedding events should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is INOX accessible?
The venue is on Level 5 of the Students' Union Building, with entry via the West Entrance. Specific step-free access details are not stated in the supplied venue material, so accessibility routes and lift access should be confirmed with the venue before publishing or booking.
Does INOX include AV and WiFi?
AV equipment is referenced for the venue, and the conference spaces are described as suitable for professional meetings and events. The full AV specification and WiFi details are not published in the supplied material, so these should be confirmed with INOX for each event.
How close is transport?
INOX is approximately 2 minutes' walk from the University of Sheffield tram stop. Sheffield train station and the city centre are around a 5-minute taxi ride away, and paid secure parking is available nearby at Q-Park Durham Road.