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Top Pub Rooms in Oxford
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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![Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope in Oxford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape Private Room
110 guestsCape of Good HopeOxfordSSimon D.
“Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.” -
![Lower Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLower Private Dining Room
16 guestsThe Red Lion, OxfordOxford City CentreThe 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 -
![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 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, -
![Visitors Room at Malmaison Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVisitors Room
60 guestsMalmaison OxfordOxford City CentreIntimate 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. -
![Indoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford in Oxford]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
70 guestsThe Marsh Harrier, OxfordOxfordThe 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 -
![Oriel Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford in Oxford]()
from £1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityOriel Suite
110 guestsLeonardo Royal Hotel OxfordOxfordInside, the public areas are bright and modern, with a mix of spaces for work, dining, and downtime. -
![Garden at The Black Swan in Oxford]()
from £150
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGarden
200 guestsThe Black SwanOxfordOur large outdoor space offers a fresh setting for private gatherings, sports events, celebrations, music nights, and more. Equipped with a large TV screen, it’s ideal for watching live matches and enjoying drinks with friends. -
![Outdoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford in Oxford]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityOutdoor Area
200 guestsThe Marsh Harrier, OxfordOxfordThe outdoor area has a capacity of up to 200 people and is perfect for summer parties, family celebrations, birthdays, stag & hen parties and BBQs. The space includes a garden area and a terrace shaded by large umbrellas. -
![The Craic at O'Neill's Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Craic
100 guestsO'Neill's OxfordOxford City CentreThe 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 -
![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” -
![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!” -
![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.
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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 £40 | to £50 | per person |
| From £225 | to £650 | hire fee per event |
| From £300 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £225 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 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: 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... -
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. -
Lower Private Dining Room at The Red Lion, Oxford
on 14 Gloucester Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Accommodating up to 20 guests, the Lower Private Dining Room is ideal for sit-down meals or casual drinks. Whether you're planning a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or any special occasion, this exclusive-use room...
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 September 2026:
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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.’ -
Downstairs Area at Bangkok House - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: At Bangkok House, we have been serving authentic Thai flavours in Oxford since 1992. With an on-site bar and a vegetarian menu available, our restaurant caters to a range of private occasions, offering its spaces for hire. -
Dorchester Room at Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford - boardroom for 10 guests
Venue said: A twin of the Wootton Room with the same 3.9m by 5.2m dimensions. Often chosen for small group sessions or as a quiet workspace during larger events.
Cheap pubs with function rooms in Oxford start from £20 per person or £75 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Indoor Area at The Marsh Harrier, Oxford, from £20 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: The space features a bar, TV screens, a fireplace and a sound system. Bar games and a covered smoking area are also available. -
Norham Suit at Cotswold Lodge Hotel, from £75 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests seated)
Venue said: Norham 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, -
Downstairs Dining at Chutneys Indian Brasserie, from £31 minimum spend per event (up to 56 guests standing)
Venue said: The space features tiled flooring, dark-painted walls, and a mix of natural and overhead lighting, with windows bringing in daylight from one side. Tables are arranged in rows, paired with high-back chairs in neutral tones...
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.
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