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Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Oxfordshire
The office is asking about Christmas dinner. Your group chat is blowing up. Everyone’s hinting that you should “sort out something fun.” Sound familiar? You need a spot that’s festive, not fussy. Cosy but not cramped. Fun without being a full-blown party. Luckily, Oxfordshire has many Christmas restaurants you can choose from. Cowley gastropubs with seasonal feasts, private dining rooms in Abingdon, or classic picks in Oxford’s historic centre. Tagvenue lets you filter by group size, budget, and vibe, so you can be the one who nailed it. Book early, relax sooner—your festive table is just a few clicks away on Tagvenue.
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![Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £18
per personCheck availabilityBackseat Becky's
30 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford, OxfordshireKKatie
“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, Oxfordshire]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
80 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford, Oxfordshire
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SSimon D.
“Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.” -
![Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £45
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
55 guestsGusto Italian OxfordOxford, OxfordshireOur Private Dining Room - The Mitre Room is located on the second floor of our restaurant and is the perfect setting for special occasions. We can offer a sit-down meal for up to 50 guests or drinks and canapes for up to -
![Full Venue - Caf & Bar at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Venue - Caf & Bar
75 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford, OxfordshireJJane S.
“Staff were great and really helpful and venue great and flexible.” -
![The Caf (Exclusive Hire) at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Exclusive Hire)
50 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford, OxfordshireMMax B.
“We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!” -
![The River Room at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe River Room
18 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford, OxfordshireRRaquel B.
“The (non veggie) food we were told was also excellent and there was plenty of variety.” -
![Main Restaurant at Polish Kitchen Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Restaurant
30 guestsPolish Kitchen OxfordOxford, OxfordshireOur main dining area is a brightly lit, cosy room with folklore touches. There's plenty of seating, and we can arrange the layout and decoration to suit your needs. -
![Riverside Restaurant at Head of the River in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRiverside Restaurant
35 guestsHead of the RiverOxford, OxfordshireRiverside Restaurant is a semi-private dining room within the Head of the River restaurant. Its traditional interior creates a polished setting for hosted meals. -
![Restaurtant at Oxford Brunch Bar in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurtant
55 guestsOxford Brunch BarOxford, OxfordshireWe 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. -
![Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpper Private Dining Room
16 guestsThe Red Lion, OxfordOxford, OxfordshireThe Upstairs Private Dining Room at The Red Lion is an exceptional venue for your next celebration or event, available for exclusive booking. Located upstairs, this elegant space can host up to 20 guests for a sit-down meal, -
![Gin Room at Slug and Lettuce Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGin Room
40 guestsSlug and Lettuce OxfordOxford, OxfordshireGin Room at Slug & Lettuce, Oxford offers a private dining experience for up to 80 people! Don't hesitate and book now! -
![Semi-private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie - Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Dining Room
12 guestsCote Brasserie - OxfordOxford, OxfordshireThis semi-private dining space at Côte Oxford seats up to 12 guests and is suitable for business lunches, family meals, and small celebrations. The area offers added privacy while remaining connected to the restaurant.
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What Christmas packages are available in Oxfordshire?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include a three course meal or a festive buffet and drinks. Some spaces might even come decorated for the season! Christmas deals in Oxfordshire offer minimum spend from £1800, or packages between £18 and £60 per person. You'll find options for 20 to 450 guests.
• Festive room decorations
• Private bar in the room
• In-house sound system for your playlist
TO START
1. Prosciutto & mozzarella
2. Minestrone soup
3. Caponata
4. Crab & saffron arancini
5. Funghi bruschetta
MAINS
1. Turkey roast
2. Roast salmon fillet
3. Risotto orzo
4. Featherblade steak
5. Seafood linguine
DESSERTS
1. Chocolate mousse
2. Panettone pudding
3. Bomboloni
4. Christmas pudding
5. Vanilla panna cotta
• Festive canapés package for Christmas celebrations
• Choose 6 savoury canapés (including Christmas specials)
• Plus 2 loaded sharers and 2 sweet canapés
• Christmas canapés available 17/11–31/12
VELOUTÉ de PANAIS RÔTIS ve
Roasted celeriac soup, Granny Smith apple, parsley oil
TERRINE de JARRET de PORC aux PRUNEAUX
Ham hock & prune terrine, pear chutney, garlic croutons, cornichons
NOIX de SAINT-JACQUES
King scallops, cauliflower purée, seared cauliflower
SOUFFLÉ au CASHEL BLUE v
Cashel Blue soufflé, apple, celery & apricot salad, walnut dressing
MAIN COURSES
MAGRET de CANARD LAQUÉ aux ÉPICES
Spiced glazed duck breast, roast parsnip, prune & Armagnac sauce, rösti
TARTE à L’OIGNON ve
French onion tart, rosemary vinaigrette, chicory, roquette
DINDE de NOËL
Free-range turkey, honey-roasted parsnip, carrot, celeriac purée,
Brussels sprouts, rissole potatoes, cranberry compote, Port jus
DAURADE POÊLÉE
Pan-fried sea bream, prawn potatoes, buttered kale, prawn butter
FEUILLETÉ EN CROÛTE aux CHAMPIGNONS,
CHÂTAIGNES et ARTICHAUTS ve
Mushroom, chestnut & artichoke en croute, wild mushrooms &
truffle sauce, hazelnuts
SIDE
FIVE PIGS IN BLANKETS +6.95 supplement
DESSERTS
PUDDING DE BRIOCHE à l a CLÉMENTINE v
Clementine brioche bread & butter pudding, brandy anglaise, vanilla ice cream
CRÉMEUX au CHOCOLAT NOIR v
Dark chocolate crémeux, tonka bean chantilly, poached Amarena cherries, grué de cacao tuile
MOUSSE au CASSIS ve
Blackcurrant mousse, poached blackcurrants, tuile
ASSORTIMENT de GLACES v (ve without gavot te biscuit)
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream selection, Gavotte biscuit
• Choice of starters, mains and desserts
• Served with crushed roots, charred greens and roast potatoes
STARTERS
1. Butternut Squash, ginger soup, apple relish, treacle soda bread
2. Ham Hock Terrine, carrot slaw, sweet n sour carrot jam
3. Cured Salmon, spiced beetroot, pickled cucumber, dill buttermilk
4. Crispy Potato Terrine, Katsu curry, cheese fonduta, Bombay scraps
MAINS
1. Roast Turkey, chestnut stuffing, pigs blanket, pan juices
2. Pan Roast Hake Fillet, wild mushroom pearl barley, truffled cream
3. Slow Braised Beef Blade, pickled red cabbage, roasted shallot jus
4. Caramelised Onion Tarte Tatin, caponata, red pepper purée
DESSERTS
1. Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding, smoked caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
2. Stollen Parfait, Egg Nog cream, gingerbread crumble
3. Nettlebed Bix Cheese, caramelised fruit cake, sherry vinegar caramel
4. Dark Chocolate Ganache, hazelnuts, cherries, cookie crumb
Celebrate the season your way - with glittering party nights, DJs and dancing. Seasonal menus to tantalise your tastebuds and festive getaways for those longing for a truly relaxing and memorable festive season.
Dress up, enjoy bubbles on arrival followed by a 3 course dinner and hit the dancefloor where our DJ will be keeping people up on their feet with a selection of classic tunes and festive favourites.
Bar opens: 6.30pm
Dinner served: 7.30pm
Entertainment starts: 9.30pm
Carriages: 1am
Dress code: Party attire
From £56.00 per person
VELOUTÉ de PANAIS RÔTIS ve
Roasted celeriac soup, Granny Smith apple, parsley oil
TERRINE de JARRET de PORC aux PRUNEAUX
Ham hock & prune terrine, pear chutney, garlic croutons, cornichons
NOIX de SAINT-JACQUES
King scallops, cauliflower purée, seared cauliflower
SOUFFLÉ au CASHEL BLUE v
Cashel Blue soufflé, apple, celery & apricot salad, walnut dressing
MAIN COURSES
MAGRET de CANARD LAQUÉ aux ÉPICES
Spiced glazed duck breast, roast parsnip, prune & Armagnac sauce, rösti
TARTE à L’OIGNON ve
French onion tart, rosemary vinaigrette, chicory, roquette
DINDE de NOËL
Free-range turkey, honey-roasted parsnip, carrot, celeriac purée,
Brussels sprouts, rissole potatoes, cranberry compote, Port jus
DAURADE POÊLÉE
Pan-fried sea bream, prawn potatoes, buttered kale, prawn butter
FEUILLETÉ EN CROÛTE aux CHAMPIGNONS,
CHÂTAIGNES et ARTICHAUTS ve
Mushroom, chestnut & artichoke en croute, wild mushrooms &
truffle sauce, hazelnuts
SIDE
FIVE PIGS IN BLANKETS +6.95 supplement
DESSERTS
PUDDING DE BRIOCHE à l a CLÉMENTINE v
Clementine brioche bread & butter pudding, brandy anglaise, vanilla ice cream
CRÉMEUX au CHOCOLAT NOIR v
Dark chocolate crémeux, tonka bean chantilly, poached Amarena cherries, grué de cacao tuile
MOUSSE au CASSIS ve
Blackcurrant mousse, poached blackcurrants, tuile
ASSORTIMENT de GLACES v (ve without gavot te biscuit)
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream selection, Gavotte biscuit
FAQs about Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Oxfordshire
Booking costs of Christmas 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 Oxfordshire, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £30 | to £48 | per person |
| From £300 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £34 | to £1300 | hire fee per event |
You'll find Christmas 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 Oxfordshire, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 45 guests seated. Here are some great options in Oxfordshire, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Lower Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford, rated 4/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Accommodating up to 20 guests, the Lower Private Dining Room is ideal for sit-down meals or casual drinks. Whether you're planning a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or any special occasion, this exclusive-use room... -
Downstairs Area at Bangkok House - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: The area features carved wooden furniture and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for seated dinners with family or friends. -
Semi Private Area 2 at Brasserie Blanc Oxford - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: The restaurant features a bright dining room overlooking a small garden. The menu celebrates classic French dishes inspired by Raymond’s childhood, made with care and skill.
Cheap Christmas restaurants in Oxfordshire start from £30 hire fee per event or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Back Room at Za'atar Bake, from £30 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The Back Room booth-style benches paired with small tables, and dark wood chairs. The space is defined by draped fabric panels along the walls with decorative plates. -
Semi Private Area 2 at Brasserie Blanc Oxford, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Welcome to our front dining area, perfect for gatherings of up to 40 guests. Enjoy a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both personal celebrations and business events. -
Dining Room at Loyd Lindsay Rooms, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: A popular room with lots of natural light with windows one end and patio doors at the other, leading to a private enclosed seasonal patio area with dining furniture and space for professional outside cooking (hog roast/BBQ).
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