Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Oxford

Booking costs of drinks reception 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Most of us had sea bass and all loved it. The starters very tasty, especially the soup and the fried squid.’

• The Folly - Exclusive Use at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
  Venue said: Inside we give a warm welcome throughout the year and offer relaxed drinks and dining from Sunday lunch to Saturday cocktails and everything in between.

• Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.’

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 Oxford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford on High Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Oxford restaurant provides 170 covers in an expansive downstairs dining room, a 55-cover upstairs private dining room for bookings and a cosy cocktail bar.
• Entire Venue at Sandy's Piano Bar on 4 King Edward Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: With a late licence, we serve a wide variety of wines, beers, cocktails and champagne. We offer live music performances and entertainment every night. Our entire venue is available for hire for private events, parties, celebrations...
• St. Aldate’s Room at Oxford Town Hall on Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Set in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall is a beautifully preserved Grade II* listed building, opened in 1897 by HRH Edward VII.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:

• Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford, rated 4/5 - dining room for 16 guests
  Venue said: For larger groups, the adjoining Dining Room can be included, accommodating up to 50 guests for buffet and drinks events or receptions. This flexibility makes it ideal for a variety of gatherings and celebrations, ensuring...

• The River Room at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘A wonderful evening to celebrate daughter’s 21st birthday with her friends.’

• Upstairs Area at Bangkok House - event space for 40 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups looking for a relaxed, social seated dinner or an intimate drinks reception. What guests say: The Upstairs Area is cosy and characterful, supported by welcoming service.

Cheap drinks reception venues in Oxford start from £20 per person or £90 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

• Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope, from £20 per person (up to 110 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Communication, venue size, price.’

• St. Aldate’s Room at Oxford Town Hall, from £90 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests standing)
  Venue said: Set in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall is a beautifully preserved Grade II* listed building, opened in 1897 by HRH Edward VII.

• 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.