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Top Minimum Spend Venues in Oxford
Oxford is packed with charming venues where you don’t have to spend a fortune to throw a great event. We’ve got minimum spend venues where your budget goes further. Want a venue with no hire fee and just a simple minimum spend at the bar? Easy. Planning a birthday bash, leaving party, or society celebration? Plenty of places that let you party without the pressure of upfront costs. Oxford’s seen centuries of clever thinking and finding a smart deal on a venue is just continuing the tradition. Discover our top spaces without a hire fee today.
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![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 CentreKKatie
“Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food” -
![Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
110 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford
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AAngus M.
“Communication, venue size, price.” -
![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 Centre
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Gin 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 The Trout Oxford in Oxford]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsThe Trout OxfordOxfordAAdrian B.
“25 of us had a great time for six hours in the room, then enjoyed more drinks outside next to the river” -
![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 CentreMMegan P.
“Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.” -
![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 CentreMMax B.
“We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!” -
![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 Centre
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Our Private Dining Room - The Mitre Room is located on the second floor of our restaurant and is the perfect setting for special occasions. We can offer a sit-down meal for up to 50 guests or drinks and canapes for up to -
![The Caf (Exclusive Hire) at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Exclusive Hire)
70 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford City CentreJJane S.
“Staff were great and really helpful and venue great and flexible.” -
![Restaurant at City Arms, Oxford in Oxford]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
55 guestsCity Arms, OxfordOxfordOur semi-private restaurant at City Arms, Oxford offers a stylish and versatile space perfect for your next event. Available for hire on selected days of the week, the space can accommodate up to 40 guests standing with furniture -
![Pool Area & Front Bar at City Arms, Oxford in Oxford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPool Area & Front Bar
100 guestsCity Arms, OxfordOxfordOur Pool Area & Front Bar at City Arms, Oxford offers a semi-private, flexible space perfect for smaller gatherings and standing events. With a capacity of up to 100 guests, this area is ideal for casual celebrations, networking -
![Restaurtant at Oxford Brunch Bar in Oxford City Centre]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurtant
55 guestsOxford Brunch BarOxford City CentreWe are restaurant based in the busy city centre of Oxford. We are currently advertising the space for the private hire and parties in the evening. We can customise the menu and drinks as per the client requirement. -
![Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpper Private Dining Room
16 guestsThe Red Lion, OxfordOxford City CentreThe Red Lion is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque town of Oxford. Tucked behind George Street, in between Oxford’s main theatres - The Oxford Play
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Spiced Roots Restaurant
Oxford
Spiced Roots is a family-run Caribbean restaurant and rum bar on Oxford’s Cowley Road. The interior feels like a tropical getaway, complete with beachy décor and a thatched rum bar - but no sand in your shoes.
from £1000
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The Folly - Exclusive Use
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The Folly Restaurant
Oxford City Centre
Our beautiful riverside restaurant, floating terrace, and characterful river launches can be exclusively yours for the day or evening. We host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round
from £2000
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Entire Restaurant
60
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Fresco
Oxford
At our restaurant, we proudly serve an extensive selection of wines, cocktails, and more, all while focusing on delivering the most authentic Italian cuisine to our guests.
from £560
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Semi-private area
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Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford
Oxford City Centre
Oxford restaurant is located in the Westgate shopping centre, a short walk from the heart of the city. It’s easily accessible and conveniently located for a quick lunch, a leisurely dinner, or a night out with friends.
from £200
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Acropolis Greek Taverna
Oxford
With a maximum capacity of 65 seated guests and 100 standing, this versatile space can be adjusted to fit your event's needs, featuring beautiful interior layouts with white and blue details all over, perfect for birthday
from £2000
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Slug and Lettuce Oxford
Oxford City Centre
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Slug & 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
FAQs about Top Minimum Spend Venues in Oxford
Booking costs of minimum spend venues average £700 minimum spend per event. 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 November 2025:
| From £300 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £45 | per person |
You'll find minimum spend 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 2025):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £560 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 70 guests | prices average £1400 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.4 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: Gusto Italian in Oxford is a premium casual dining restaurant located on the site of the historic Mitre Pub, on the junction of High Street and Turl Stree in Oxford, a stone’s throw from the iconic Radcliffe Camera. -
Upper Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford
on 14 Gloucester Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Upstairs Private Dining Room at The Red Lion is an exceptional venue for your next celebration or event, available for exclusive booking. Located upstairs, this elegant space can host up to 20 guests for a sit-down meal -
Semi-private area at Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford
on Castle Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: Oxford restaurant is located in the Westgate shopping centre, a short walk from the heart of the city. It’s easily accessible and conveniently located for a quick lunch, a leisurely dinner, or a night out with friends.
