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Do you want easy access to party success? Ready to swap punting for plating up something that makes your guests say wow? Oxford has a menu full of surprises when it comes to dinner party venues. Impress your guests with stunning private dining spots along Magpie or New College lanes or behind college walls. Fancy a rooftop view? Garden table? Rustic barn or candle-lit cellar? Sorted. Expect everything from Italian trattorias to pan-Asian hotspots and gastropubs that know their way around a Sunday roast. Discover the best places for dinners whether you’re planning an alfresco summer gathering or a cosy indoor affair in the city centre. Browse and book away!
We 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.
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Mowgli Street Food Oxford is a brick-lined Indian restaurant serving street-food style small plates; the venue is defined by an airy, characterful interior.
For those seeking an exceptional private dining experience, Sticks’n’Sushi Oxford offers a semi-private dining space, accommodating up to 20 guests.
The room provides reliable Wi‑Fi and windows that admit natural daylight. Ideal for: This space suits small groups seeking an intimate, relaxed seated dinner or a close‑knit drinks reception.
The restaurant can accommodate up to 70 guests for dinner parties, family gatherings, work outings, drink celebrations and other special occasions. The space is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned.
Booking costs of dinner 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 £33 | to £50 | per person |
| From £300 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £225 | to £650 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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.’
Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant
in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The (non veggie) food we were told was also excellent and there was plenty of variety.’
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 dinner 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £225 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 80 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for dinner party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1400 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 50 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 110 guests |
Smaller dinner party venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Semi-private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie - Oxford - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: The room is arranged around a central rectangular dining table with surrounding chairs and tabletop place settings suited to seated service. Ideal for: Small groups and teams will find the space suited to relaxed, seated...
Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford, rated 4/5 - dining room for 16 guests
Venue said: Choose from our Celebration Menu, Buffet Menu, and Drinks Packages to tailor your event to your specific needs. The Upstairs Private Dining Room provides a refined and versatile setting, perfect for creating memorable occasions.
Upstairs Area at Bangkok House - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: Best for: Seated private dinners, small family celebrations and seated corporate meals. Location: Hythe Bridge Street sits on the canal corridor near Oxford railway station.
Cheap dinner party venues in Oxford start from £20 per person or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Restaurtant at Oxford Brunch Bar, from £20 per person
(up to 55 guests seated)
Venue said: We 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.
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.
Restaurant at The Black Boy Headington, from £34 hire fee per event
(up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: Best for: Private dining and family celebrations, small corporate dinners and team overnight stays, and weekend roast lunches. Location: Headington is a residential neighbourhood centred on the Old High Street and lined with...
It's best to book at least 2 to 3 months in advance, especially if you're looking for a weekend date in December. Popular venues often get booked up by early autumn. Booking early also gives you first pick on set menus and private dining slots.
Gusto Italian Oxford is a great family-friendly option in the city centre with a spacious layout and a menu that suits all ages. Trout Oxford in Wolvercote provides a cosy pub atmosphere perfect for relaxed, family-style meals with easy parking and group-friendly seating.
It was a memorable event for me and my husband. Lauren and Millie were very good at getting to know what we would like to happen and putting their magic to make everything happen. Karen led the execution of the day as smooth line cutting a butter. Thank you so much to everyone in the team.
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