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Top Drinks 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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![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!” -
![Roof Terrace at Revolution Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
120 guestsRevolution CambridgeCentral Cambridge
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JJana S.
“Great mix of party area and calmer areas to have conversations. Guests liked the food despite it being cold.” -
![Clubroom at Revolution Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityClubroom
320 guestsRevolution CambridgeCentral Cambridge
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Choose from a range of stunning food and drinks options and let the events team create the most fabulous event for your company. The clubroom at Revolution Cambridge is a great space for your next business event, with two -
![Stoli Lounge at Revolution Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStoli Lounge
120 guestsRevolution CambridgeCentral Cambridge
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MMelissa H.
“We hosted well over 100 people in the club room, and while it was quite busy, it wasn't uncomfortably full!” -
![Partial Venue Hire at Butch Annie’s Restaurant in Central Cambridge]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPartial Venue Hire
50 guestsButch Annie’s RestaurantCentral CambridgeIconic Cambridge restaurant and hip hang out selling the finest dry-aged organic burgers and steaks, locally brewed craft beers on tap, natural wines and a full cocktail menu. -
![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” -
![Entire Venue at The LAB in Central Cambridge]()
from £1800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsThe LABCentral CambridgeThere is a selection of in-house catering with dishes like fries, croquets and signature cocktails that have fry ice effects and apple foam. The cocktails are pretty and customised to be fun, and they are created beautifully -
![Lounge Bar at Maurizio Dining & Co. in Cambridge]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Bar
34 guestsMaurizio Dining & Co.CambridgeThe space picks up natural light from above. People stop by for drinks, small gatherings, or an after-dinner pause. -
![Banyard Room & Lookout Terrace at The Tivoli in Cambridge]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBanyard Room & Lookout Terrace
95 guestsThe TivoliCambridgeAAnna M.
“Service team where great and very helpful” -
![Full Venue Hire at Butch Annie’s Restaurant in Central Cambridge]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
100 guestsButch Annie’s RestaurantCentral CambridgeThe venue features two areas, partially connected by a full-length bar, each accommodating 50 covers with primarily low table seating. Enjoy our delectable food and drinks from the standard menu in a setting that combines -
![Entire Venue at The Burleigh Arms in Central Cambridge]()
from £750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
30 guestsThe Burleigh ArmsCentral CambridgeThe bar stretches along one side, neat and quiet. Tables are set for groups and pairs. The space works for Sunday lunch or a midweek drink with no rush to leave. -
![Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £6000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire
230 guestsBoom Battle Bar CambridgeCentral CambridgeOur venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration.
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Cambridge’s Bars
from £2000
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Main Bar
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320
Revolution Cambridge
Central Cambridge
#Supervenue
The main bar at Revolution Cambridge is the perfect space to host your next event. Usually used as a restaurant the ground floor can be transformed within minutes to suit your event needs.
from £600
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Half Venue
90
The LAB
Central Cambridge
With a drinks menu designed to impress and excite, you’d be mad not to investigate. The bar has a cosy atmosphere, with artistic decorations that are science themed and sometimes, live jazz sessions fill the place with the
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Bar
30
45
Grape Britannia
Cambridge
Our bar is an intimate and cosy space. It was originally a Victorian residential house and still has the original period fireplace in situ. We host private parties and wine tastings in this space.
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Small Snug Bar
30
45
The Portland Arms
Cambridge
Traditional pub and 200 cap live venue in Cambridge. Pub features two bars with real fire places and wood paneling. Either of which could be hired for a private event, meeting or gathering.
from £2000
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minimum spend / per session
Downstairs Area
62
100
BrewDog Cambridge
Central Cambridge
The ground-floor bar is lively and central, ideal for private parties, tastings, or casual corporate gatherings. It has plenty of space for people to mingle, enjoy meals, and sample a wide range of craft beers in a classic
from £2400
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Venue Hire
30
35
Escape Hunt Cambridge
Central Cambridge
Leap into new worlds, find clues and complete ground-breaking missions in an adrenaline-fuelled race against the clock. Packed with excitement, our escape room team building experience boosts morale, drives motivation and
Drink and Dine at Cambridge’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
from £16
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per person / per session
Back Section
70
70
Bill's Cambridge Restaurant
Central Cambridge
This part of the restaurant has a lovely energy in the evenings, especially when it’s filled with laughter, cocktails and the sound of clinking glasses.
from £45
per person / per session
per person / per session
Ground Floor
70
Namaste Village Cambridge
Cambridge
The lower level of the restaurant is filled with light beige and off-white tables and chairs. There's lots of dining space and a bar area separated by a bar countertop with a rich, wood-toned finish.
from £20
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Restaurant
25
40
Raja Indian Restaurant Cambridge
Central Cambridge
The space at Raja Indian Restaurant is warm and cozy. Dark leather booths line the walls. Wooden tables and black chairs fill the room. Pendant lights hang low, giving off a soft glow.
from £20
per person / per session
per person / per session
Whole Venue
43
70
NapolEat Restaurant
Cambridge
Tucked just off a busy stretch of Cherry Hinton Road, NapolEat sits inside the Sorrento Hotel, but it doesn’t feel like a hotel restaurant. The space is bright and open, with big windows at the front, plain wooden tables,
from £37
per person / per session
per person / per session
Main Restaurant
31
50
De Luca Cucina & Bar
Central Cambridge
The heart of De Luca, our Main Restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere perfect for medium-sized events, from group dinners to private functions. With room for up to 50 guests, this stylish space provides full table service, seasonal
from £40
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
70
110
Sticks'n'Sushi Cambridge
Central Cambridge
In the heart of Cambridge's trendy restaurant district, this sushi hotspot is where old-school vibe meets hip. The 230 square metre restaurant is a cosy mix of high ceilings, trendy pendant lighting and carefully selected
FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Cambridge
Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £37 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 December 2025:
| From £28 | to £45 | per person |
| From £250 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £250 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £800 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £500 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 Crick at University Arms
on 52-42 Regent Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The sense of elegance without pomposity, of intimacy over corporate formality, is unusual for Cambridge. Accommodates events for up to 90 people. Ideal event space for Executive Meetings, Academic Lectures, Networking Events -
Full Venue Hire at Butch Annie’s Restaurant
on 23A Market Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Enjoy our delectable food and drinks from the standard menu in a setting that combines eclectic graffiti and vintage lighting on one side with a more subtle decor on the other.
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