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Top Large Event Venues in Oxford
Big events need breathing room, not guests squeezed into every corner. Large event venues in Oxford include spacious colleges, conference centres, elegant hotels and impressive halls close to Broad Street, Westgate and the city's historic centre. Many come equipped with staging, professional AV, in-house catering and flexible layouts for conferences, award ceremonies, charity galas and large celebrations. Browse below and find a space that's ready for your biggest plans.
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![Performance Space at Ruskin Venues in Oxford]()
from £140
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPerformance Space
90 guestsRuskin VenuesOxfordThe performance space at Ruskin College stands out as a unique and adaptable facility, catering to an extensive array of events, conferences, meetings, workshops, and seminars. -
![The Conservatory at Voco Oxford Thames in Near Oxford]()
from £45
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Conservatory
200 guestsVoco Oxford ThamesNear OxfordThe conservatory has double access to both the Little Barn and the River Room opposite sides, perfect for larger events or breakout spaces. -
![Atrium at Malmaison Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityAtrium
100 guestsMalmaison OxfordOxford City CentreSSu Z.
“It was a memorable event for me and my husband.” -
![Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre]()
from £220
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBacchanalia - River Boat
12 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City Centre
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“Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.” -
![Norham Suit at Cotswold Lodge Hotel in Oxford]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityNorham Suit
80 guestsCotswold Lodge HotelOxfordNorham Suite is a bright ground-floor event space with natural daylight and direct access to a Mediterranean courtyard. Accommodating up to 80 guests, it is ideal for meetings, conferences, training sessions, private dining, -
![The Woodshed at The Story Museum in Oxford City Centre]()
from £720
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Woodshed
120 guestsThe Story MuseumOxford City CentreLined with upcycled wooden doors, The Woodshed is a warm and informal space perfect for live events of all kind. The theatre has retractable raked seating, but can also be set up with tables and chairs, as well as theatre -
![Back Garden at Mint Kitchen and Lounge in Oxford]()
from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Garden
50 guestsMint Kitchen and LoungeOxfordMint Kitchen and Lounge offers authentic Lebanese cuisine in Oxford alongside a spacious venue available for private events. Our menu features a wide selection of starters, main dishes, and desserts, providing flexible catering -
![The Old Shop at Worton Kitchen Garden in Near Oxford]()
from £80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Old Shop
32 guestsWorton Kitchen GardenNear OxfordThe Old Shop is an event space that can accommodate up to 20 seated guests. The space features wooden tables, chairs and a bookcase. Framed artworks in pastel colours decorate the walls. -
![Upstairs Dining at Chutneys Indian Brasserie in Oxford City Centre]()
from £31
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Dining
64 guestsChutneys Indian BrasserieOxford City CentreThe space features tiled flooring and long dining tables with colourful chairs that can seat up to 40 people. Large windows and a glass-roof section bring in plenty of natural light. -
![Downstairs Area at Bangkok House in Oxford City Centre]()
from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Area
40 guestsBangkok HouseOxford City CentreOur downstairs space is divided into two dining sections, separated by an on-site bar, suitable for group gatherings, private events, birthday parties, and milestone celebrations. -
![Back Area at The Fox Inn in Near Oxford]()
from £17
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Area
60 guestsThe Fox InnNear OxfordThe back area can accommodate up to 60 guests for smaller celebrations, summer parties, family gatherings, stag & hen parties and other dinner events. The space includes an indoor back room and an outdoor terrace with a beautiful -
![Back Room at Za'atar Bake in Oxford]()
from £30
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Room
64 guestsZa'atar BakeOxfordThe 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.
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The cost of large event venues averages around £45 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 Oxford, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £40 | to £50 | per person |
| From £225 | to £720 | hire fee per event |
| From £48 | to £180 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
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Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.’ -
The Main Hall at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The court room was amazing All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue...’ -
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.’
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Sandy's Piano Bar
on 4 King Edward Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The venue can accommodate up to 140 people and is perfect for live music performances, dancing, birthday parties, drink receptions, hen's parties and other special celebrations. -
The Main Hall at Oxford Town Hall
on Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The court room was amazing All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue...’ -
Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford
on 14 Gloucester Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
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...
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for large event venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £140 hire fee per hour | typically between 45 and 80 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £560 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 65 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 55 guests |
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