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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Cambridge
Planning a corporate mixer, pre-dinner drinks, or a celebration with friends? Cambridge’s drinks reception venues are beautifully decorated, offer great service, and have just the right dash of scholarly sophistication. Picture elegant college halls, cosy wine bars around King’s Parade, and chic hotel lounges, all perfect for clinking glasses and sparking conversation. Book spaces that impress without the fuss.
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![The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CambridgeCentral CambridgeThe best bottomless brunch in Cambridge, this brunch delivers vibes for days. 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, we’re talking cocktails, fizz and draft beer & cider, a street food feast and live entertainment.
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![Roof Terrace at Revolution Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
120 guestsRevolution CambridgeCentral CambridgeJJana S.
“Great mix of party area and calmer areas to have conversations. Guests liked the food despite it being cold.” -
![Sky Garden at Hyatt Centric Cambridge in Cambridge]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySky Garden
300 guestsHyatt Centric CambridgeCambridgeThe space works well for drinks receptions, private parties, networking events, and sunset celebrations, giving guests an open-air venue away from the usual indoor function room setup.
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![Private Dining & Events at Browns Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £25
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining & Events
60 guestsBrowns CambridgeCentral CambridgeKKerry B.
“We dined here as a table of 33 plus 2 babies in arms. Using their semi private room separated by curtains.” -
![Club Shuffle at The Tivoli in Cambridge]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityClub Shuffle
60 guestsThe TivoliCambridgeMMaddy B.
“Lovely venue, very easy to use and bar team were great!” -
![Banyard Room & Lookout Terrace at The Tivoli in Cambridge]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBanyard Room & Lookout Terrace
95 guestsThe TivoliCambridgeAAngela C.
“Excellent communication with the venue. Staff in the day were helpful and the food was really great” -
![Cocktail Masterclass at Boom Battle Bar Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Masterclass
50 guestsBoom Battle Bar CambridgeCentral CambridgeCocktail Masterclass is a Bar in Boom Battle Bar Cambridge centred on hands‑on cocktail mixing and live demonstrations. Design: The space has low ceilings, patterned ceiling panels and saturated pink‑violet LED lighting that
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![The Alchemy Lounge at The LAB in Central Cambridge]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Alchemy Lounge
80 guestsThe LABCentral CambridgeThe room is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social drinks-focused gathering with space to mingle and music are best suited to this
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![Main Restaurant at De Luca Cucina & Bar in Central Cambridge]()
from £37
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Restaurant
50 guestsDe Luca Cucina & BarCentral CambridgeMain Restaurant, a Dining Room in De Luca Cucina & Bar, is an open-plan dining area that places the kitchen and cocktail bar in view. Design: The dining room presents exposed brick walls, tufted red leather seating and round
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![Cocktail Lounge at De Luca Cucina & Bar in Central Cambridge]()
from £37
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Lounge
45 guestsDe Luca Cucina & BarCentral CambridgeCocktail Lounge is a lounge in De Luca Cucina & Bar. The space is intimate and low‑lit, arranged for close‑quarters conversation. Design: The lounge has dark leather seating, round glass‑topped high tables and low stools
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![Entire Venue at The LAB in Central Cambridge]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsThe LABCentral CambridgeIt is a multiple purpose event space catering various events from elegant engagement drinks and high-energy corporate events to private parties, creative workshops and brand launches - we provide the ultimate experience.
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![The Tivoli Full Venue Hire at The Tivoli in Cambridge]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Tivoli Full Venue Hire
800 guestsThe TivoliCambridgeSSteve C.
“Great venue with a fun atmosphere. Staff were helpful and professional”
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Cambridge
Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £35 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 Cambridge, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £480 | to £800 | hire fee per day |
You'll find drinks reception 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 Cambridge, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £850 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Cambridge, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Roof Terrace at Revolution Cambridge
on Downing Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great mix of party area and calmer areas to have conversations.’ -
The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Cambridge
on 36 Saint Andrew's Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The venue provides in-house catering with halal, vegan and gluten-free options and can bundle food and drinks with activities for straightforward billing. -
Entire Venue at Vinyl Cambridge
on 22 Sidney Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Best for: Hen and stag parties, private group nights and cocktail-focused receptions. Location: Sidney Street in Cambridge city centre sits among the city's evening and nightlife venues and offers nearby bars and restaurants...
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £400 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 130 guests |
| Bar | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 60 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 95 and 120 guests |
Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Cambridge, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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The Formula Room at The LAB, rated 5/5 - cocktail bar for 45 guests
Venue said: What sets it apart: A dedicated in-house cocktail programme delivered by experienced bartenders. What guests say: The Formula Room is stylish and well laid out, producing a welcoming, cosy atmosphere. -
Outdoor Terrace at De Luca Cucina & Bar - terrace for 12 guests
Venue said: Venue Wi‑Fi is available and accessible toilets are provided for guests. Ideal for: The terrace suits small groups seeking a relaxed, seated dinner or casual drinks in an informal outdoor setting. -
Downstairs at Pizza Pilgrims Cambridge - event space for 48 guests
Venue said: Downstairs is a private event space in a pizzeria, combining restaurant-style seating with a playful, food-themed interior. Design: Downstairs has a playful, colourful interior shaped by whitewashed timber walls, illustrated...
Cheap drinks reception venues in Cambridge start from £200 minimum spend per event or £50 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Roof Terrace at Revolution Cambridge, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 120 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great mix of party area and calmer areas to have conversations.’ -
Upper Level at The Castle Inn, from £50 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Best for: Private seated dinners centred on grilled food; informal drinks-and-food socials; inclusive community meet-ups that require accommodating service. -
Lower Hall at St Paul's Church & Community Centre, from £35 hire fee per hour (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: The Lower Hall is a more intimate space, perfect for: Teaching and tutoring, group activities, breakout sessions, children's party & anniversary's.
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