Oxford may be famous for its dreaming spires, but it’s also a brilliant place to toast your way. Picture a cosy dining room near the Covered Market where your favourite bottle pairs perfectly with a hearty feast, or a riverside terrace by the Cherwell where the wine flows as easily as the conversation. Oxford is rich in spaces where you bring the drinks and the venue brings the welcome. Scroll down, your BYO venues are waiting.
The cost of BYO venues averages around £50 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £45 | per person | |
| From £225 | to £700 | hire fee per event |
| From £70 | to £140 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find BYO 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 40 and 60 guests | prices average £350 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 75 guests | prices average £975 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for BYO venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £48 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 45 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £140 hire fee per hour | typically between 45 and 90 guests |
| Meeting Centre | prices average £140 hire fee per hour | typically between 5 and 10 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1500 hire fee per event | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
Cheap BYO venues in Oxford start from £35 hire fee per hour or £45 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Botley Suite at Citibase Oxford - New Barclay House, from £36 hire fee per hour
(up to 12 guests seated)
Venue said: The Botley Suite at Citibase Oxford is a modern meeting space that seats up to 12 people around a large black conference table. The room features a wall-mounted TV for presentations and video calls, with simple decor including...
Cardinal at voco Oxford Spires, from £45 per person
(up to 90 guests standing)
Venue said: The 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.
Dorchester Room at Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, from £225 hire fee per event
(up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: A twin of the Wootton Room with the same 3.9m by 5.2m dimensions. Often chosen for small group sessions or as a quiet workspace during larger events.
Page last updated in September 2026
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