A great party does not have to come with a hefty hire fee. Cheap party venues in York range from private rooms near Micklegate to function spaces tucked within the city's ancient streets, giving organisers plenty of affordable options for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations with friends. Many provide flexible hire packages that help keep costs under control while leaving plenty of room for a good time. Take a look below and find a venue that fits the occasion.
Booking costs of cheap party venues average £35 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 York, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find cheap party 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 York, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 25 guests | prices average £36 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 40 and 70 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 85 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for cheap party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1300 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £99 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 80 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 85 and 200 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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