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!
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 January 2026:
| From £20 | to £50 | per person |
| From £650 | to £1950 | hire fee per event |
| From £500 | to £1400 | minimum spend per event |
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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £560 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 100 guests | prices average £650 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1500 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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.
Page last updated in January 2026
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