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Oxford has plenty of pubs with function rooms, making it easy to host anything from casual birthday parties to corporate events. Many venues are located in Carfax, near High Street, Cornmarket Street, and the historic Covered Market, offering a mix of traditional British pubs and modern gastropubs. You’ll find spaces with private bars, AV equipment, and flexible seating arrangements. Whether you want an electric atmosphere or a more private space, you'll find plenty to choose from on Tagvenue. Explore our selection and book a function room in one of Oxford’s best pubs today.
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The Lower Private Dining Room at The Red Lion is an elegant and cosy space, perfect for intimate gatherings and celebrations with family and friends. Steps lead down into this inviting room, where you'll find comfortable
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,
Intimate yet atmospheric, the Visitors Room combines historic grace with modern touches, making it perfect for private dining, business meetings or medium-sized events that require a distinctive and elegant space.
Features: The space provides standard pub tables and chairs arranged for flexible dining or mingling. The room is wheelchair accessible and has a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets.
The Marsh Harrier, Oxford is a pub serving a selection of classic British pub dishes, with vegetarian menu options also available. Our venue features an indoor dining area and a garden with a terrace, both of which can be
Inside, the public areas are bright and modern, with a mix of spaces for work, dining, and downtime.
Located in East Oxford, The Black Swan is a traditional English pub offering a spacious outdoor area available for exclusive hire. We serve a wide selection of beers, wines, and spirits, and provide screens across the venue
The 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
Gin Room is a Dining Room in Slug and Lettuce Oxford that includes a dedicated wooden bar counter for private drinks service. Design: The room has contemporary pub-style finishes, combining warm timber panelling and open
Booking costs of pubs with function rooms 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 Oxford, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £33 | to £50 | per person |
| From £225 | to £650 | hire fee per event |
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford
in Oxford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Wonderful food and friendly and accommodating staff.’
The River Room at The Folly Restaurant
in Oxford City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘A wonderful evening to celebrate daughter’s 21st birthday with her friends.’
Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford
in Oxford City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food...’
You'll find pubs with 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 Oxford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £225 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average £1400 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £1000 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller pubs with function rooms usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Riverside Restaurant at Head of the River - dining room for 35 guests
Venue said: Natural light reaches the dining area, while step-free access, wheelchair access and accessible toilets support inclusive use. Ideal for: The room suits small groups seeking a polished, seated gathering in a traditional restaurant...
Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.’
Dorchester Room at Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford - boardroom for 10 guests
Venue said: Room features: Audio-visual kit supports presentations and group discussion with a ceiling-mounted projector, a flatscreen TV and a PA/speaker system. A freestanding whiteboard and a flipchart are provided for visual facilitation,
Cheap pubs with function rooms in Oxford start from £20 per person or £150 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Indoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford, from £20 per person
(up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: The Marsh Harrier, Oxford is a pub serving a selection of classic British pub dishes, with vegetarian menu options also available. Our venue features an indoor dining area and a garden with a terrace, both of which can be...
The Craic at O'Neill's Oxford, from £150 minimum spend per event
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: O'Neill's Oxford is an Irish-style pub that combines a traditional pub interior with an events-led programme. Venue highlights: The venue runs promoted and ticketed events and provides the infrastructure to stage live performances...
Restaurant at The Black Boy Headington, from £34 hire fee per event
(up to 160 guests standing)
Venue said: The space features patterned walls, dark wood tables and chairs, and a bar with bar stools. Natural light comes through small windows, complemented by warm pendant lighting overhead.
Carfax is a prime spot in the city centre, featuring venues like Gusto Italian Oxford, which is perfect if you want to stay close to the city's centre. St. Mary's offers multiple options, including Cape of Good Hope, ideal for both casual and formal events. If you're looking for something a little outside the center, Hinksey Park and Sandford-on-Thames provide quiet settings with venues like Voco Oxford Spires and Voco Oxford Thames.
Most pubs in Oxford offer a minimum spend, meaning you don't pay a hire fee but commit to spending a set amount on food and drinks. Some venues include exclusive use of the space, seating arrangements, and AV equipment for presentations or entertainment. Catering can be arranged in-house, or some venues allow external catering.
Great venue for a large party with speakers and television for music. Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.
Venue manager was very flexible with our requests. The staff on-site were very friendly and easy to work with. We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!
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