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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Chester
Between the Rows, the riverside, and bars inside historic buildings, Chester makes the perfect backdrop for something a little more dressed up than usual drinks. Cocktail party venues in Chester range from stylish lounges and private bars to restaurants with space for a full guest list, whether you’re planning a birthday, work party, or just an excuse to gather everyone together. Good music, great drinks, and the right room make all the difference. Have a browse below and find the spot that feels right for your kind of night.
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![Entire Venue at Popina Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsPopina ChesterChester City CentrePopina is a stylish and versatile wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Chester, offering an intimate yet lively space that can be adapted for a wide range of private events. -
![Full Venue at Spinners Chester in Chester]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
150 guestsSpinners ChesterChesterSpinners Chester is a contemporary cocktail bar organised around a central bar, table seating and banquettes. Design: Spinners Chester combines a dark industrial ceiling and wood-effect flooring with bright purple lighting, -
![Full Bar at Kahiki Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFull Bar
170 guestsKahiki ChesterChester City CentreBeautifully designed Cocktail bar in the heart of the cultural city of Chester. This location allows for easy travel and commuting. Taking inspiration from Polynesia with its decor, the venue is the perfect space to host -
![VIP Private Hire at Red Door Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Private Hire
140 guestsRed Door ChesterChesterPPhoebe W.
“Everything! The staff made it perfect, I’d go back in a heartbeat” -
![Restaurant & Bar at Pink Lettuce in Chester City Centre]()
from £20
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityRestaurant & Bar
34 guestsPink LettuceChester City CentreCapacity up to 40-45 guests, Restaurant & Bar is in listed building on the high street. Bar offers wine and cocktails selection/ kitchen offers standard menu, tasting menu, afternoon tea, personalised menus. -
![Off The Tracks Function Room at Chester Station Tap Room in Chester]()
from £175
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityOff The Tracks Function Room
80 guestsChester Station Tap RoomChesterThe private function room at Chester Station can accommodate 70–80 guests standing or around 60 guests seated. The space includes a private bar with eight draught lines, a projector and screen, wireless microphone, Bluetooth/audio -
![Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Bar
90 guestsOff The Wall, ChesterChesterOur Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall, Chester is the ideal venue for your next function. With a standing capacity of up to 90 guests, this spacious and private area offers the perfect setting for celebrations, corporate events, -
![Terrace at Red Door Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityTerrace
100 guestsRed Door ChesterChesterRed Door Chester's outdoor terrace is a new event space with lighting, lounge seating, and planting. It works for summer parties, corporate events, birthdays, engagement celebrations, and private drinks receptions. -
![Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce Chester in Chester]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
293 guestsSlug and Lettuce ChesterChesterThe space is bright and stylish, with comfy birdcage booths that are great for catch-ups or group nights out. Planning something fun? Book in for a Cocktail Masterclass. -
![The Walls at 1539 at Chester Racecourse in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Walls
150 guests1539 at Chester RacecourseChesterThe Walls is a private event space within 1539 at Chester Racecourse. It’s tucked away from the main restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling windows, its own bar, and views over the track. -
![Main Restaurant at The Botanist Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Restaurant
100 guestsThe Botanist ChesterChester City CentreOur first floor restaurant offers a semi-private functional space than can cater to a wide variety of events from weddings to corporate parties. This space can be offered as either one space or can spilt up into 3 depending -
![Upstairs Area at GAUDI'S in Chester City Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Area
12 guestsGAUDI'SChester City CentreThis upstairs function room fits up to 12 guests. It's a self-contained space with large windows. Ideal for birthday parties, workshops, or small team meetings.
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Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £500 minimum spend per event. 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 Chester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £400 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
You'll find cocktail 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 Chester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Chester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Popina Chester
on Coachworks Arcade Unit 7A, Coachworks Arcade Chester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Popina is an independent wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Chester, offering a stylish and welcoming setting for private celebrations, corporate gatherings and special occasions. -
Upstairs Area at GAUDI'S
on 27 Saint Werburgh Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: It's a self-contained space with large windows. Ideal for birthday parties, workshops, or small team meetings. The room can be adapted for both casual and more structured occasions. -
Full Bar at Kahiki Chester
on 8 Watergate Street (The Row) - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Fully functioning bar space with breakout areas and private booths. Male and female toilets are available on site. The bar features a full setup and has the capability to cater to your private event.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 95 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 150 guests |
| Pub | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 100 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 120 and 150 guests |
Cheap cocktail party venues in Chester start from £15 per person or £175 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Full Venue at Spinners Chester, from £15 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: From corporate gatherings to personal celebrations, Spinners Chester brings people together. Whether it's a team-building event, company party, birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, our mix of interactive games, delicious... -
Off The Tracks Function Room at Chester Station Tap Room, from £175 hire fee per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: Chester Station Tap Room is a British pub in a historic railway-station building. Its identity combines classic pub dining with a working station setting. -
Pub, Restaurant, Bar at The Faulkner, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Set in the heart of Hoole, a stylish space perfect for any special occasion or private event! With beautiful lighting, private catering, well stocked bar, outdoor heated terrace and more it's got everything to offer.
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