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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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![Full Venue - Caf & Bar at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Venue - Caf & Bar
120 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreJJane S.
“Perfect venue for a private party with friends.” -
![Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre]()
from £220
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBacchanalia - River Boat
12 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreRRaquel B.
“A wonderful evening to celebrate daughter’s 21st birthday with her friends.” -
![Atrium at Malmaison Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityAtrium
100 guestsMalmaison OxfordOxford City CentreSSu Z.
“It was a memorable event for me and my husband.” -
![Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityBackseat Becky's
40 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreKKatie
“Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food” -
![Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
110 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford
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AAngus M.
“Communication, venue size, price.” -
![Restaurtant at Oxford Brunch Bar in Oxford City Centre]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurtant
55 guestsOxford Brunch BarOxford City CentreWe are restaurant based in the busy city centre of Oxford. We are currently advertising the space for the private hire and parties in the evening. We can customise the menu and drinks as per the client requirement. -
![Dining Area at The Coconut Tree Oxford in Oxford]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
80 guestsThe Coconut Tree OxfordOxfordThe Dining Area at The Coconut Tree Oxford is a cozy space, accommodating up to 80 guests. It will be a fit for parties, corporate team building receptions, and celebrations! -
![The Caf (Exclusive Hire) at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Exclusive Hire)
70 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreMMax B.
“We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!” -
![Gin Room at Slug and Lettuce Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGin Room
80 guestsSlug and Lettuce OxfordOxford City Centre
#Supervenue
Gin Room at Slug & Lettuce, Oxford offers a private dining experience for up to 80 people! Don't hesitate and book now! -
![Cardinal at Voco Oxford Spires in Oxford]()
from £45
per person / per dayCheck availabilityCardinal
90 guestsVoco Oxford SpiresOxfordThe Cardinal room offers plenty of natural daylight from our patio doors, which allows access to our semi-private terrace area ideal breakout space during the spring and summer months. -
![Lower Bar Area at Curzon Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLower Bar Area
180 guestsCurzon OxfordOxford City CentreThe Lower Bar area at Curzon Oxford is located downstairs and can accommodate up to 180 people. It features dark blue walls and a bar, creating a designated space for patrons. -
![Outdoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford in Oxford]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityOutdoor Area
200 guestsThe Marsh Harrier, OxfordOxfordThe 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.
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Book One of Oxford's Cheap 40th Birthday Party Locations
from £9
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The Spires Cafe & Restaurant
Oxford City Centre
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.
from £20
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per person / per session
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The Marsh Harrier, Oxford
Oxford
The indoor area can accommodate up to 70 guests for family gatherings, birthdays, hen & stag parties, drinks celebrations, working dinners and other special occasions.
from £31
minimum spend / per session
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Upstairs Dining
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64
Chutneys Indian Brasserie
Oxford City Centre
The venue offers space for private hire for different types of events, including birthday parties, corporate parties and anniversaries.
from £31
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minimum spend / per session
Downstairs Dining
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56
Chutneys Indian Brasserie
Oxford City Centre
The space features tiled flooring, dark-painted walls, and a mix of natural and overhead lighting, with windows bringing in daylight from one side. Tables are arranged in rows, paired with high-back chairs in neutral tones
from £120
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The Oxford Cafe
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The Oxford Cinema and Cafe
Oxford City Centre
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).
from £228
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Alice Room
10
10
The Story Museum
Oxford City Centre
Highlights include the Woodshed, a 100-seat theatre space, the Magic Common Room, a learning studio inspired by Hogwarts, and the Link Room, a bright and spacious room with courtyard views.
Celebrate at Top Restaurants for 40th Birthday Parties
from £47
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La Cucina
Oxford
Our restaurant offers a warmly lit venue for private celebrations, including birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate dinners, accommodating up to 70 guests.
from £50
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per person / per session
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CuttleFish
Oxford
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.
from £42
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
60
100
Bbuona
Oxford City Centre
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
from £48
per person / per session
per person / per session
Back Garden
50
Mint Kitchen and Lounge
Oxford
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.
from £10
per person / per session
per person / per session
Dining Room
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Spiced Roots Restaurant
Oxford
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.
from £1000
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hire fee / per session
The Folly - Exclusive Use
90
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The Folly Restaurant
Oxford City Centre
Our beautiful riverside restaurant, floating terrace, and characterful river launches can be exclusively yours for the day or evening. We host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round
Frequently Asked Questions
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 May 2026:
| From £30 | to £45 | per person |
| From £250 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £780 | hire fee per event |
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £660 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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. -
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. -
Entire Venue at 100% Pasta
on 100-101 Gloucester Green - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: It is ideal for birthday celebrations, engagement parties, family gatherings, and work functions. The restaurant also features air conditioning, high chairs for children, and changing tables.
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