Group Dining Restaurants for Hire in Oxford

Booking costs of group dining restaurants 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:

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 Folly - Exclusive Use 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.’

• The Caf (Exclusive Hire) 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 group dining restaurants 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):

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: The room provides reliable Wi‑Fi and windows that admit natural daylight. Ideal for: This space suits small groups seeking an intimate, relaxed seated dinner or a close‑knit drinks reception.
• 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.
• Flamingo at Megan’s by the Spires – Oxford on 24-26 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Flamingo is a private event space arranged as an intimate dining room. Individual tables create a defined setting for shared meals and conversation. Design: Flamingo has a colourful, eclectic interior shaped by exposed brick

Smaller group dining restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The White Dome at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - terrace for 35 guests
  Venue said: Wi‑Fi is available and guests may play their own music subject to a noise restriction. Ideal for: Small private groups seeking relaxed, weather-protected seated meals or informal, sociable drinks in a compact outdoor setting.

• Semi-private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie - Oxford - dining room for 12 guests
  Venue said: The room is arranged around a central rectangular dining table with surrounding chairs and tabletop place settings suited to seated service. Ideal for: Small groups and teams will find the space suited to relaxed, seated...

• Downstairs Area at Bangkok House - event space for 40 guests
  Venue said: The front‑of‑house team handles plated and family‑style menus for organised group meals. Best for: Seated private dinners, small family celebrations and seated corporate meals.

Cheap group dining restaurants in Oxford start from £20 per person or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Restaurtant at Oxford Brunch Bar, from £20 per person (up to 55 guests seated)
  Venue said: We 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.

• The Salon at Brasserie Blanc Oxford, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: Brasserie Blanc Oxford is a French brasserie with a street-front dining room and large glazed frontage that opens onto a covered pavement terrace. Venue highlights: A street-facing dining room and large windows deliver natural...

• Restaurant at The Black Boy Headington, from £34 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests seated)
  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.

Outdoor dining options are plentiful in Oxford. The Trout Oxford and Cape of Good Hope are excellent choices, as both offer spacious patios and scenic views, ideal for summer gatherings or casual group events.