Some rooms just feel right the moment you walk in. It might be the arched windows near Bootham or the stone walls in a hall near Fossgate, York’s function rooms have that atmosphere that can’t be faked. If you’re hosting a private dinner, training day, or community gathering, the space should support it all, from flow to lighting. You deserve more than ‘it’ll do.’ Scroll through York’s top function spaces on Tagvenue. Compare options and book the best spot without having to call three different managers. Your venue search just became the easiest part of your event.
The cost of function rooms in York averages around £40 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in York, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £30 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find function rooms 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 York, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small function rooms | up to 40 guests | prices average £1300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium function rooms | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Large function rooms | over 110 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
Top locations include Micklegate, with many stylish venues like cocktail bars and boutique hotels; Guildhall with historic venues like Merchant Adventurers’ Hall; and Skelton, where large hotel spaces provide versatility for business or private use. These areas are all easy to reach, have great ambience, and functional amenities.
Function room options in York range from hotel conference suites, for corporate events and seminars, to historic halls for formal dinners, private rooms in restaurants for small gatherings, and nightclubs or bars suited for birthday parties or evening events. You’ll also find unique spaces like private cinemas at Everyman York or tearoom lounges at Impossible Wonderbar.
Some of the best ones include Enterprise House in Huttons Ambo, where you can hire small meeting rooms from just £20 to £120 per day, great for private gatherings or workshops.
In Skelton, the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel has different function spaces with hire fees starting at £30 per hour or £30 per person per day, making it suitable for both business and private events.