Restaurants with Private Rooms for Hire in Oxford

Booking costs of restaurants with private 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:

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

• 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.’

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford in Oxford - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Two of our party rather fussy and The Trout staff accommodated with two pizzas for them.’

• 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.’

You'll find restaurants with private 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):

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 Oxford restaurant provides 170 covers in an expansive downstairs dining room, a 55-cover upstairs private dining room for bookings and a cosy cocktail bar.
• 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 restaurants with private rooms usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Downstairs Area at Bangkok House - event space for 40 guests
  Venue said: Best for: Seated private dinners, small family celebrations and seated corporate meals. Location: Hythe Bridge Street sits on the canal corridor near Oxford railway station.

• Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 12 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated meals or standing drinks receptions. What guests say: The space is warm and cosy.

• Covered Terrace at Polish Kitchen Oxford - terrace for 20 guests
  Venue said: A beautiful covered terrace serving as a function room for your special events! It can accommodate about 15 guests at individual tables or one long table for feasts and celebrations.

Cheap restaurants with private rooms 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 October 2026:

• Private Dining Room at The Trout Oxford, from £20 per person (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Two of our party rather fussy and The Trout staff accommodated with two pizzas for them.’

• Restaurant at The Black Boy Headington, from £34 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Black Boy Headington is a pub-restaurant that pairs pub-style British cooking with on-site bedrooms and a garden. The venue occupies a traditional inn building with a formal dining room and cosy snugs.

• The Salon at Brasserie Blanc Oxford, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Salon is a semi-private Dining Room in Brasserie Blanc Oxford, characterised by an exposed-brick backdrop and a compact, tucked-away layout that separates it from the main dining area.

Yes — some venues on Tagvenue, like The Breakfast Club Oxford or Fresco, can be hired out entirely for private functions. These spaces can accommodate bigger groups and typically give you access to the entire dining area, dedicated staff, and in some cases, custom menus or flexible furniture arrangements. Exclusive hire is perfect if you want to bring in live entertainment, give a speech without disturbing other diners, or decorate the space to match a specific theme. Just keep in mind that weekends and evenings are in high demand, so booking early is key.

Aim for at least 4–6 weeks in advance, especially if you want a weekend slot or a popular venue. Around holidays or graduation season, earlier is better. Some restaurants let you pencil in dates without a full deposit. It’s always worth asking about all options.

If you're planning a cosy dinner with close friends or family, Sticks’n’Sushi Oxford has a private dining room that fits perfectly for around 20 guests. For medium-sized events, The Folly Restaurant provides flexible spaces that can suit both seated meals and relaxed mingling. And if you're after a more exclusive feel, The Folly also offers an Exclusive use option, ideal for bigger parties and special celebrations where you want the place to yourself.