Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Oxford
Feeling peckish between lectures or just fancy a spot of tea? You’ll love our afternoon tea venues in Oxford. This city serves scones with centuries of style. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a bridal shower, or treating yourself after a stroll through Christ Church Meadow, we’ve got the ideal places for your tea-and-cake fix. Add a glass of fizz, some finger sandwiches, and voilà, you’ve got an afternoon worth writing home about. Find the best spaces for tea, from historic spots near Radcliffe Camera to charming cafés tucked off the High Street.
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from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityAtrium
62 guestsMalmaison OxfordOxford City CentreSSu Z.
“Karen led the execution of the day as smooth line cutting a butter. Thank you so much to everyone in the team.” -
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
80 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford#Supervenue
SSimon D.
“Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.” -
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsThe Trout OxfordOxfordAAdrian B.
“25 of us had a great time for six hours in the room, then enjoyed more drinks outside next to the river” -
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Exclusive Hire)
50 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreKKatie
“Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food” -
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Venue - Caf & Bar
75 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!” -
from £500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityBackseat Becky's
30 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreJJane S.
“Perfect venue for a private party with friends.” -
from £220
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBacchanalia - River Boat
12 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreMMegan P.
“Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.” -
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.
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from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe River Room
18 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreRRaquel B.
“The (non veggie) food we were told was also excellent and there was plenty of variety.” -
from £1000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Folly - Exclusive Use
90 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreWe host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round in one of Oxford’s most stunning, yet affordable, venues. Private use of our restaurant offers you a beautiful, unique setting perfect
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
61 guestsMowgli Street Food OxfordOxford City CentreMowgli Street Food Oxford is a brick-lined Indian restaurant serving street-food style small plates; the venue is defined by an airy, characterful interior.
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from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVisitors Room
60 guestsMalmaison OxfordOxford City CentreIntimate yet atmospheric, the Visitors Room combines historic grace with modern touches, making it perfect for private dining, business meetings or medium-sized events that require a distinctive and elegant space.
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FAQs about Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Oxford
Booking costs of afternoon tea 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 £20 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Most of us had sea bass and all loved it. The starters very tasty, especially the soup and the fried squid.’ -
Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue for a large party with speakers and television for music.’ -
The Caf (Exclusive Hire) at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant.’
You'll find afternoon tea 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £560 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average £30 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford
on High Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Oxford restaurant provides 170 covers in an expansive downstairs dining room, a 55-cover upstairs private dining room for bookings and a cosy cocktail bar. -
Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford
on 14 Gloucester Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Choose from our Celebration Menu, Buffet Menu, and Drinks Packages to tailor your event to your specific needs. The Upstairs Private Dining Room provides a refined and versatile setting, perfect for creating memorable occasions. -
Indoor Area at The Spires Cafe & Restaurant
on 99 Gloucester Green - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: 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.
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Oxford start from £20 per person or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
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Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope, from £20 per person (up to 80 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Communication, venue size, price.’ -
Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!’ -
Dining Area at The Coconut Tree Oxford, from £24 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The Coconut Tree Oxford is a Sri Lankan restaurant focused on street-food-style small plates and cocktails in an informal, social setting. Design: The interior combines exposed brickwork, warm timber tables and patterned...
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