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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Oxford
Oxford is known for its dreaming spires, but it also knows how to mix a mean martini. From chic lounges near the High Street to stylish spots along Cowley Road, this city serves up cocktail party venues as impressive as its history. Think candlelit cellars, rooftop views over Radcliffe Camera, and bartenders shaking up creations worthy of a toast with friends or colleagues. Keep scrolling, your next cocktail celebration is waiting.
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![Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityBackseat Becky's
40 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreKKatie
“Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food” -
![Dining Area at The Coconut Tree Oxford in Oxford]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
80 guestsThe Coconut Tree OxfordOxfordFeatures: The venue operates an in-house bar serving cocktails and other alcoholic drinks alongside a menu of Sri Lankan small plates that includes many vegan and vegetarian options.
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![Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
110 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford
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SSimon D.
“Great venue for a large party with speakers and television for music.” -
![Full Venue - Caf & Bar at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Venue - Caf & Bar
120 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreJJane S.
“Perfect venue for a private party with friends.” -
![Flamingo at Megan’s by the Spires – Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFlamingo
50 guestsMegan’s by the Spires – OxfordOxford City CentreMegan’s by the Spires is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar built around sharing food, sociable tables and late-night energy. Venue highlights: The venue brings together big tables, sharing feasts and cocktails
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![Full Venue at Slug and Lettuce Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
480 guestsSlug and Lettuce OxfordOxford City CentreSlug & Lettuce Oxford is back and looking better than ever after a big glow-up! Whether you're after cocktails with friends, a bite to eat in one of our new birdcage booths, or just here to dance the night away—we’ve got
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![Entire Venue at LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar in Oxford]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsLJ - Love Jericho Cocktail BarOxfordLJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar is a traditional cocktail bar centred on a polished timber counter. Its intimate interior combines a sociable layout with classic detailing.
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![Back Area at LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar in Oxford]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Area
70 guestsLJ - Love Jericho Cocktail BarOxfordThe Back Area is a private event space within a cocktail bar. Its intimate lounge layout creates a comfortable setting for social gatherings. Design: The room combines warm amber lighting, parquet flooring and textured brickwork
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![Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £1400
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
55 guestsGusto Italian OxfordOxford City CentreThe Oxford restaurant provides 170 covers in an expansive downstairs dining room, a 55-cover upstairs private dining room for bookings and a cosy cocktail bar.
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![JoJo's Bar at JoJo's Bar in Oxford]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityJoJo's Bar
80 guestsJoJo's BarOxfordThis is a welcoming bar known for its casual vibe and adaptable layout. We are located on Cowley Road in Oxford All kinds of cocktails, local craft beers, and fine wines are served here.
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![Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsThe Trout OxfordOxfordAAdrian B.
“25 of us had a great time for six hours in the room, then enjoyed more drinks outside next to the river” -
![The River Room at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe River Room
25 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreRRaquel B.
“The (non veggie) food we were told was also excellent and there was plenty of variety.”
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Oxford
Booking costs of cocktail party venues 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:
| From £20 | to £48 | per person |
| From £300 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Two of our party rather fussy and The Trout staff accommodated with two pizzas for them.’ -
Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.’ -
Backseat Becky's 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 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 Oxford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £975 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford
on High Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Private Dining Room is a semi-private dining room in a restaurant that includes an integrated service counter, giving the space a close, interactive layout. -
Entire Venue at Sandy's Piano Bar
on 4 King Edward Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: With a late licence, we serve a wide variety of wines, beers, cocktails and champagne. We offer live music performances and entertainment every night. Our entire venue is available for hire for private events, parties, celebrations... -
St. Aldate’s Room at Oxford Town Hall
on Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Set in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall is a beautifully preserved Grade II* listed building, opened in 1897 by HRH Edward VII.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £560 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 55 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £150 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 70 guests |
| Bar | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 75 and 120 guests |
| Pub | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 100 guests |
Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:
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Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.’ -
Semi-private area at Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Our large terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail, a colourful salad, delicious sushi—or to just take in the smell of our freshly grilled yakitori sticks with the dreaming spires of Oxford as a romantic backdrop. -
Semi-private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie - Oxford - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups and teams will find the space suited to relaxed, seated meals and focused conversations in a semi-private setting.
Cheap cocktail party venues in Oxford start from £20 per person or £90 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
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Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope, from £20 per person (up to 110 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Communication, venue size, price.’ -
St. Aldate’s Room at Oxford Town Hall, from £90 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Set in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall is a beautifully preserved Grade II* listed building, opened in 1897 by HRH Edward VII. -
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.
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