40th Birthday Venues for Hire in Oxford

40th Birthday Venues for Hire in Oxford

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Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Oxford

Turning 40 in the City of Dreaming Spires? Let’s make it dreamy! Clink glasses in Jericho, dance all night near Cowley Road, or host a garden party in North Oxford, we’ve got 40th birthday venues to suit every kind of celebration. Looking for the best pub with local ales? Or maybe a rooftop bar with skyline views over the Radcliffe Camera? Done and done. Discover the best places to celebrate your 40th birthday on Tagvenue. 

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Book One of Oxford's Cheap 40th Birthday Party Locations

Indoor Area
from £9
per person / per session
Indoor Area
75
120
The Spires Cafe & Restaurant
Oxford City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
The space features a variety of table seating arrangements beneath a ceiling painted to resemble the sky, along with a large image of Oxford and a panoramic depiction of Gloucester Green Square from the 1950s.
Outdoor Area
from £20
per person / per session
Outdoor Area
125
200
The Marsh Harrier, Oxford
Oxford
Garden at a Pub
Private space
The outdoor area has a capacity of up to 200 people and is perfect for summer parties, family celebrations, birthdays, stag & hen parties and BBQs. The space includes a garden area and a terrace shaded by large umbrellas.
Indoor Area
from £20
per person / per session
Indoor Area
43
70
The Marsh Harrier, Oxford
Oxford
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
The indoor area can accommodate up to 70 guests for family gatherings, birthdays, hen & stag parties, drinks celebrations, working dinners and other special occasions.
Back Room
from £30
hire fee / per session
Back Room
40
64
Za'atar Bake
Oxford
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
The Back Room booth-style benches paired with small tables, and dark wood chairs. The space is defined by draped fabric panels along the walls with decorative plates.
Upstairs Dining
from £31
minimum spend / per session
Upstairs Dining
40
64
Chutneys Indian Brasserie
Oxford City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
The venue offers space for private hire for different types of events, including birthday parties, corporate parties and anniversaries.
The Oxford Cafe
from £120
hire fee / per hour
The Oxford Cafe
40
80
The Oxford Cinema and Cafe
Oxford City Centre
Cinema
Semi-private area
The Cafe – A Stylish and Social Space Situated in the cinema foyer on the ground floor at the entrance, our cafe offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with seating for 50 (or 80 standing).
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Celebrate at Top Restaurants for 40th Birthday Parties

Entire Venue
from £47
per person / per session
Entire Venue
70
70
La Cucina
Oxford
Restaurant
Whole venue
Our restaurant offers a warmly lit venue for private celebrations, including birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate dinners, accommodating up to 70 guests.
Back Garden
from £48
per person / per session
Back Garden
50
Mint Kitchen and Lounge
Oxford
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
The back section of our restaurant offers a secluded area with an intimate atmosphere, ideal for engagement parties, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, and social gatherings.
Entire Venue
from £42
per person / per session
Entire Venue
60
100
Bbuona
Oxford City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
Our restaurant offers a friendly, vintage setting for private gatherings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and work outings of up to 100 people. The indoor deli-style space is equipped with air conditioning and features a
Restaurant
from £50
per person / per session
Restaurant
70
112
CuttleFish
Oxford
Restaurant
Whole venue
The restaurant can accommodate up to 70 guests for dinner parties, family gatherings, work outings, drink celebrations and other special occasions. The space is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned.
Restaurant
from £34
hire fee / per session
Restaurant
100
160
The Black Boy Headington
Oxford
Restaurant
Whole venue
The Black Boy Headington is a traditional restaurant and pub venue located in Oxford, offering a relaxed setting for casual meals and small gatherings.
Dining Room
from £10
per person / per session
Dining Room
30
60
Spiced Roots Restaurant
Oxford
Restaurant
Shared space
Private celebrations & networking events – birthdays, socials or special occasions with full restaurant hire available. • Cultural & student society events – connecting communities through food, music and storytelling.
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40th Birthday Venues for Hire in Oxford

FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Oxford

Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £45 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:

Prices of 40th birthday venues in Oxford
From £40 to £50 per person
From £225 to £720 hire fee per event
From £250 to £2000 minimum spend per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:

You'll find 40th birthday venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Oxford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):

Small up to 40 guests prices average £225 hire fee per event
Medium between 55 and 80 guests prices average £250 minimum spend per event
Large over 110 guests prices average £975 hire fee per event

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • Entire Venue at Sandy's Piano Bar on 4 King Edward Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Venue said: The space features a large bar and various seating areas with comfortable lounge-like sofas, and is equipped with sound & lighting systems.
  • Lower Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford on 14 Gloucester Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Whether you're planning a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or any special occasion, this exclusive-use room provides a private and refined setting.
  • Upstairs Dining at Chutneys Indian Brasserie on 36 Saint Michael's Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Venue said: The space features tiled flooring and long dining tables with colourful chairs that can seat up to 40 people. Large windows and a glass-roof section bring in plenty of natural light.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for 40th birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Restaurant prices average £1400 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 100 guests
Dining Room prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 25 and 80 guests
Bar prices average £4000 minimum spend per event typically between 40 and 100 guests

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