Cupid’s got good aim in Cambridge, just ask the couples planning their dream celebration here. This is where your search for the best engagement party venues in Cambridge officially ends. Imagine punting past King’s College, then raising a glass in a cosy pub near Mill Road or a garden marquee in Grantchester. This city’s got charm in spades, and your party deserves to soak up every bit of it. Want something elegant near The Backs or a relaxed space with room to dance? We've got options to match your love story and your guest list. Go on, have a scroll and let the planning fun begin.
In Cambridge, prices of engagement party 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 October 2025:
From £20 | to £45 | per person |
From £200 | to £1800 | minimum spend per event |
From £250 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
You'll find engagement party 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 2025):
Small engagement party venues | up to 45 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
Medium engagement party venues | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
Large engagement party venues | over 110 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
The Market area is by far the most popular district for engagement parties with a concentration of venues like Revolution, University Arms, and Browns Cambridge. Castle is another well-located choice for more relaxed or upscale gatherings, with options like The Castle Inn and Namaste Village.
You can book everything from private dining rooms in stylish restaurants, like Hotel du Vin or Butch Annie’s, to nightclubs and high-capacity entertainment venues like Vinyl Cambridge and Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club. There are also pubs, riverside spaces, and hotel function rooms suited to both casual and formal gatherings.
Hire durations vary. Many venues on a per session basis, typically allowing use for around 3–6 hours. Others, like MODO Gallery, offer full-day hire. Venues with hourly rates are rare, but minimum spend locations often allow flexibility based on event timing.