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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Oxford
Oxford has always known how to pair tradition with celebration with cosy pubs that inspired Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and rooftop bars with dreamy views of the “city of dreaming spires”. From stylish hotel lounges near the High Street to riverside terraces by the Cherwell and chic spaces around Jericho, you’ll find the drinks reception venues for raising a glass. Scroll on and let’s match you with the right spot.
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![Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
110 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford
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SSimon D.
“Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.” -
![Full Venue - Caf & Bar at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Venue - Caf & Bar
120 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreMMax B.
“We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!” -
![The Folly - Exclusive Use at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre]()
from £1000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Folly - Exclusive Use
100 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreWe host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round in one of Oxford’s most stunning, yet affordable, venues. Private use of our restaurant offers you a beautiful, unique setting perfect -
![Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityBackseat Becky's
40 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreKKatie
“Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food” -
![Restaurant at CuttleFish in Oxford]()
from £50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
112 guestsCuttleFishOxfordThe restaurant can accommodate up to 70 guests for dinner parties, family gatherings, work outings, drink celebrations and other special occasions. The space is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned. -
![Entire Venue at Six by Nico Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
64 guestsSix by Nico OxfordOxford City CentreOur venue accommodates up to 64 guests, including a private dining room for up to 12 people, and extends to a stylish outdoor area with rooftop views for drinks and informal gatherings. -
![JoJo's Bar at JoJo's Bar in Oxford]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityJoJo's Bar
80 guestsJoJo's BarOxfordThis is a welcoming bar known for its casual vibe and adaptable layout. We are located on Cowley Road in Oxford All kinds of cocktails, local craft beers, and fine wines are served here. -
![The River Room at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe River Room
25 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreRRaquel B.
“The (non veggie) food we were told was also excellent and there was plenty of variety.” -
![Gin Room at Slug and Lettuce Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGin Room
80 guestsSlug and Lettuce OxfordOxford City CentreGin Room at Slug & Lettuce, Oxford offers a private dining experience for up to 80 people! Don't hesitate and book now! -
![Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £1400
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
55 guestsGusto Italian OxfordOxford City CentreWe can offer a sit-down meal for up to 50 guests or drinks and canapes for up to 55, with the added benefit of your own bar. Our Private Dining Room is also the perfect setting for business meetings. -
![Full Venue at Slug and Lettuce Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
480 guestsSlug and Lettuce OxfordOxford City CentreSlug & Lettuce Oxford is back and looking better than ever after a big glow-up! Whether you're after cocktails with friends, a bite to eat in one of our new birdcage booths, or just here to dance the night away—we’ve got -
![Indoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford in Oxford]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
70 guestsThe Marsh Harrier, OxfordOxfordThe indoor area can accommodate up to 70 guests for family gatherings, birthdays, hen & stag parties, drinks celebrations, working dinners and other special occasions.
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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:
| From £30 | to £48 | per person |
| From £250 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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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. -
St. Aldate’s Room at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
Venue said: Afterwards, you and your guests can move onto the Old Library or Assembly Room for your wedding feast and party. -
Full Venue - Caf & Bar at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘It was the perfect venue for our 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 Oxford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average £650 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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: Afterwards, you and your guests can move onto the Old Library or Assembly Room for your wedding feast and party.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £560 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 80 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £150 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 65 guests |
| Bar | prices average £4500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
| Pub | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 110 guests |
Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.’ -
Semi-private area at Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Our large terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail, a colourful salad, delicious sushi—or to just take in the smell of our freshly grilled yakitori sticks with the dreaming spires of Oxford as a romantic backdrop. -
Semi-private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie - Oxford - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: This semi-private dining space at Côte Oxford seats up to 12 guests and is suitable for business lunches, family meals, and small celebrations. The area offers added privacy while remaining connected to the restaurant.
Cheap drinks reception venues in Oxford start from £20 per person or £30 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope, from £20 per person (up to 110 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Communication, venue size, price.’ -
Back Room at Za'atar Bake, from £30 hire fee per event (up to 64 guests standing)
Venue said: The Back Room booth-style benches paired with small tables, and dark wood chairs. The space is defined by draped fabric panels along the walls with decorative plates. -
Restaurant 66a at Cotswold Lodge Hotel, from £75 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: An elegant ground-floor space for groups of up to 23, available from 11am. Accommodating up to 15 guests in both boardroom and U-shaped layouts, it offers natural daylight, secure Wi-Fi, private parking, in-room catering,
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