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Top Private Hire Pubs in Oxfordshire
In Oxfordshire, pubs are more than just places to grab a pint—they’re perfect places for your next big event. If you're planning a private gathering in a small village pub near Witney or a lively party in the centre of Oxford, these pubs offer more than just charm. With open fireplaces, delicious food, and private hire options, your celebration will feel personal and warm. Oxfordshire’s pub venues also provide great flexibility, including menus that are customised and outdoor spaces for summer events. Raise a glass and celebrate in one of Oxfordshire’s best pub venues.
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![Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
110 guestsCape of Good HopeOxford, Oxfordshire
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“Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.” -
![Whole Venue Hire at The Dun Cow in Oxfordshire]()
from £475
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
200 guestsThe Dun CowOxfordshireIt works particularly well for people who want something warmer and more atmospheric: a proper pub with a welcoming bar, cosy indoor areas, a games room, beer garden, pergola, and plenty of countryside character.
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![Back Area at The Fox Inn in Oxfordshire]()
from £17
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Area
60 guestsThe Fox InnOxfordshireThe Fox Inn is located towards the edge of the village of Boars Hill, near Oxford, UK. We serve British pub classics and American-style dishes. Our entire venue, including the terrace and the garden, can be hired for private
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![Whole Venue Hire at The Black Horse, Thame - A Heartwood Inn in Oxfordshire]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
250 guestsThe Black Horse, Thame - A Heartwood InnOxfordshireWhole venue is available for exclusive hire, offering a pub setting for a wide range of events. Capacity for up to 150 seated guests or 250 standing. Flexible layout with a central bar and varied seating areas, suitable for
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![Indoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
70 guestsThe Marsh Harrier, OxfordOxford, OxfordshireIndoor Area is an Event Space in The Marsh Harrier, a front-facing pub room defined by large windows that bring abundant natural light. Design: The room has timber floorboards, a mix of bentwood and upholstered chairs, and
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![Beer Garden & Pergola at The Dun Cow in Oxfordshire]()
from £350
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBeer Garden & Pergola
200 guestsThe Dun CowOxfordshireBeer Garden & Pergola is a semi-private outdoor space in The Dun Cow pub, defined by a sheltered pergola that provides covered outdoor seating beside an open lawn.
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![Indoor Area at The Boat Inn in Oxfordshire]()
from £12
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
60 guestsThe Boat InnOxfordshireIndoor Area, an Event Space in The Boat Inn, is a low-ceilinged pub snug that retains exposed timber beams and a compact, intimate layout. Design: The Indoor Area is a compact, low-ceilinged room characterised by exposed
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![The Craic at O'Neill's Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Craic
100 guestsO'Neill's OxfordOxford, OxfordshireThe Craic is a semi-private area in O'Neill's Oxford that provides a sociable corner within the pub for groups to gather. Design: The Craic has warm wood flooring, dark-painted ceiling beams, exposed filament pendant lights
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![The Front Room at The Black Horse, Thame - A Heartwood Inn in Oxfordshire]()
from £650
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Front Room
45 guestsThe Black Horse, Thame - A Heartwood InnOxfordshireDesign: The Front Room has dark wood panelling, patterned banquette seating, framed portraits and low brass table lamps that create a traditional, cosy pub interior.
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![Lower Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLower Private Dining Room
16 guestsThe Red Lion, OxfordOxford, OxfordshireThe 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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![Mirabeau Terrace at Head of the River in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £150
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMirabeau Terrace
60 guestsHead of the RiverOxford, OxfordshireHead of the River is a British pub in a historic stone building. Its traditional food-and-drink identity gives private gatherings a classic pub setting.
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![Semi-Private Hire at Head of the River in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilitySemi-Private Hire
60 guestsHead of the RiverOxford, OxfordshireOur cosy pub can accommodate up to 75 guests seated or up to 60 guests for a standing buffet. You’ll have exclusive use of the lower bar area and riverside restaurant, giving your group its own dedicated space to enjoy during
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FAQs about Top Private Hire Pubs in Oxfordshire
Booking costs of pub 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 Oxfordshire, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £30 | to £50 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £225 | to £650 | hire fee per event |
You'll find pub 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 Oxfordshire, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £350 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £1400 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller pub venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oxfordshire, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Riverside Restaurant at Head of the River - dining room for 35 guests
Venue said: Riverside Restaurant is a semi-private dining room within the Head of the River restaurant. Its traditional interior creates a polished setting for hosted meals. -
Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Wonderful food and friendly and accommodating staff.’ -
Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant.’
Cheap pub venues in Oxfordshire start from £300 minimum spend per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 110 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Communication, venue size, price.’ -
Back Area at The Fox Inn, from £17 per person (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: We serve British pub classics and American-style dishes. Our entire venue, including the terrace and the garden, can be hired for private events. There is also an option of a partial hire of only the back area. -
Wootton Room at Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, from £225 hire fee per event (up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: Inside, the public areas are bright and modern, with a mix of spaces for work, dining, and downtime.
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