Birthday Restaurants for Hire in Oxford

Booking costs of birthday restaurants 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:

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

• The River Room at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The (non veggie) food we were told was also excellent and there was plenty of variety.’

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The food was splendid. Most of us had sea bass and all loved it.’

• Full Venue - Caf & Bar 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 birthday restaurants 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 (October 2026):

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

• Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford on High Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Gusto Italian in Oxford is a premium casual dining restaurant located on the site of the historic Mitre Pub, on the junction of High Street and Turl Stree in Oxford, a stone’s throw from the iconic Radcliffe Camera.
• 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.
• Flamingo at Megan’s by the Spires – Oxford on 24-26 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Best for: Birthday celebrations, work dinners and group feasts suit the sharing-led menu and flexible event spaces. Location: Oxford city centre puts Megan’s on George Street, close to New Theatre Oxford, Oxford Playhouse

Smaller birthday restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Semi-private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie - Oxford - dining room for 12 guests
  Venue said: The room is arranged around a central rectangular dining table with surrounding chairs and tabletop place settings suited to seated service. Ideal for: Small groups and teams will find the space suited to relaxed, seated...

• Riverside Restaurant at Head of the River - dining room for 35 guests
  Venue said: Natural light reaches the dining area, while step-free access, wheelchair access and accessible toilets support inclusive use. Ideal for: The room suits small groups seeking a polished, seated gathering in a traditional restaurant...

• Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 12 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated meals or standing drinks receptions. What guests say: The space is warm and cosy.

Cheap birthday restaurants in Oxford start from £20 per person or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford, from £20 per person (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The food was splendid. Most of us had sea bass and all loved it.’

• The Salon at Brasserie Blanc Oxford, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Salon is a semi-private Dining Room in Brasserie Blanc Oxford, characterised by an exposed-brick backdrop and a compact, tucked-away layout that separates it from the main dining area.

• Restaurant 66a at Cotswold Lodge Hotel, from £75 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: Restaurant 66a is a private dining room in the Cotswold Lodge Hotel defined by its original decorative mouldings and traditional furnishings. Design: The room has high ceilings, pale green panelled walls, a central chandelier...