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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Canterbury
Canterbury is where your guests can enjoy both medieval charm and modern mixology. Here, you will have the chance to book everything from stylish hotel lounges near the Cathedral to intimate wine bars along the cobbled streets. This city has drinks reception venues that pair history with a perfect pour. Expect inviting atmospheres, great drinks, and venues that make mingling feel effortless. Time to raise your glass in a city that’s been celebrating for centuries. Find your space today.
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![The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Canterbury in Canterbury]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CanterburyCanterburyThe best bottomless brunch in Canterbury, 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. -
![Whole Venue at The John in Canterbury Town Centre]()
from £400
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
100 guestsThe JohnCanterbury Town CentreDJ-Ready Hub: Built-in desk and sound system? Let the beats rule. - No Half-Measures Bar: Fully stocked with top-shelf spirits, craft beers, and cocktails that impress. -
![Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Canterbury in Canterbury]()
from £3000
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300 guestsBoom Battle Bar CanterburyCanterburyOur venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration. -
![Cocktail Masterclass at Boom Battle Bar Canterbury in Canterbury]()
from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Masterclass
50 guestsBoom Battle Bar CanterburyCanterburyStart your masterclass with a delicious G.O.A.T Punch (one of our signature cocktails, served with a transfer tattoo!) to get you in the cocktail mood and then learn how to shake it like a Polaroid picture as you make 2 cocktails -
![Upper Level with Terrace at The Drapers Arms in Canterbury Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityUpper Level with Terrace
70 guestsThe Drapers ArmsCanterbury Town CentreThe upper level of our pub, along side our stunning garden terrace is an ideal spot for an array of celebrations and occasions and hosts up to 70 guests. -
![Private Section at Abbots Barton Hotel in Canterbury]()
from £50
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25 guestsAbbots Barton HotelCanterburyTucked away from the main bar, our newly refurbished private section is a modern yet cosy retreat designed for versatility and comfort. Clean lines, warm finishes, and carefully considered lighting create an inviting atmosphere -
![Birthday Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Canterbury in Canterbury]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBirthday Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CanterburyCanterburyReady, Canterbury? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed right by the Riverside and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, -
![Stag Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Canterbury in Canterbury]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityStag Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CanterburyCanterburyAxe throwing for anyone wanting to swing something heavy, AR darts for the sharpshooters in the group, beer pong or shuffleboard if a bit of friendly competition is more your speed. -
![Hen Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Canterbury in Canterbury]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityHen Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CanterburyCanterburyBoom Battle Bar has crash-landed right by the Riverside and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, this is the battleground -
![Exclusive Use at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge in Canterbury Town Centre]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsCanterbury Cathedral LodgeCanterbury Town CentreThe Kentish Barn, with its large windows offering views of the Cathedral, is a great space for enjoying drinks and cocktails. If you wish to host a summer reception, you are more than welcome to do that in the Campanile Garden. -
![Indoor Tennis and Events Arena at University of Kent in Canterbury]()
from £7500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityIndoor Tennis and Events Arena
4000 guestsUniversity of KentCanterburyThe Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena was completed in 2020 and is located at the University of Kent, Canterbury. It has over 3,000 sq meters of flexible flat floor space and can be configured in a variety of layouts including -
![Darwin Conference Suite at University of Kent in Canterbury]()
from £225
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityDarwin Conference Suite
400 guestsUniversity of KentCanterburyDarwin Conference Suite is a flexible conference venue, situated in Darwin College, and available all year round. The suite provides an adaptable space for a maximum of 200 people.
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Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £38 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 Canterbury, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £25 | to £40 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
| From £1000 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Canterbury, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Upper Level with Terrace at The Drapers Arms
on 1-2 Sun Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The space can accommodate for either sit down dinners or standing events with a number of menu options available, from 3 course meals to buffets and finger food. -
Exclusive Use at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
on The Precincts - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Whether you plan on having an intimate celebration or a grand party, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge caters for any size of party. You may choose an ideal space for you from an array of rooms available at the venue. -
Whole Venue at The John
on Burgate - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The John transforms Canterbury's old Victorian toilets into a stylish, industrial-style venue for 50–100 guests. The venue has brick walls, arches, low lighting, three large booths, a DJ-ready sound system, and a bar.
Cheap drinks reception venues in Canterbury start from £400 minimum spend per event or £225 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Whole Venue at The John, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: The John transforms Canterbury's old Victorian toilets into a stylish, industrial-style venue for 50–100 guests. The venue has brick walls, arches, low lighting, three large booths, a DJ-ready sound system, and a bar. -
Darwin Conference Suite at University of Kent, from £225 hire fee per day (up to 400 guests standing)
Venue said: It can be used as one large room or divided, with soundproofed walls, into three smaller rooms with a capacity of 40 to 100 people. The space has its own reception area, cloakroom, dance floor, and bar. -
Upper Level with Terrace at The Drapers Arms, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: The space can accommodate for either sit down dinners or standing events with a number of menu options available, from 3 course meals to buffets and finger food.
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