Restaurant Venues for Hire in Oxford

Booking costs of restaurant venues average £47 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 August 2026:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The food was splendid. Most of us had sea bass and all loved it.’

• 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.’

• Full Venue - Caf & Bar 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.’

You'll find restaurant 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 (August 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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.
• Entire Venue at Sandy's Piano Bar on 4 King Edward Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The space features a large bar and various seating areas with comfortable lounge-like sofas, and is equipped with sound & lighting systems.
• 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

Smaller restaurant venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:

• Semi-private area at Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford - dining room for 20 guests
  Venue said: For those seeking an exceptional private dining experience, Sticks’n’Sushi Oxford offers a semi-private dining space, accommodating up to 20 guests.

• The Salon at Brasserie Blanc Oxford - dining room for 20 guests
  Venue said: In the heart of historic Jericho, the very first Brasserie Blanc. The restaurant features a bright dining room overlooking a small garden. The menu celebrates classic French dishes inspired by Raymond’s childhood, made with...

• 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.’

Cheap restaurant venues in Oxford start from £20 per person or £30 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford, from £20 per person (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The food was splendid. Most of us had sea bass and all loved it.’

• Back Room at Za'atar Bake, from £30 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: The 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.

• Restaurant 66a at Cotswold Lodge Hotel, from £75 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: The hotel’s restaurant, Restaurant 66A, was awarded 1AA Rosettes and is open to residents and non-residents looking for affordable traditional British food and European cuisine in Oxford.