Not every occasion needs a huge guest list to feel special. Small function rooms in Cardiff are a popular choice for birthday lunches, private dinners, family celebrations, and business gatherings where everyone can actually sit around the same table. Around Cardiff Bay, St Mary Street, and the city centre, you'll find private dining rooms, event spaces, and function suites suited to smaller groups. Many strike the right balance between privacy and atmosphere, making them ideal for occasions that call for something a little more personal. Take a look through the listings and find a room that works.
The cost of small function rooms averages around £250 hire fee per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Cardiff, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £235 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
| From £34 | per person | |
| From £400 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Private Upstairs Room at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff
in Cardiff Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was great size, bar staff were brilliant...’
Fred Keenor Suite at Cardiff City Stadium
in Cardiff Outskirts - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Splendid venue and excellent support from the duty staff and the events planner.’
Viewing Deck at Lo Lounge
in Cardiff - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great communication throughout booking process. Fantastic price for a venue in The Bay. Fantastic decor.’
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Cardiff, available to book on Tagvenue:
Cheap small function rooms in Cardiff start from £200 minimum spend per event or £125 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Private Upstairs Room at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff, from £200 minimum spend per event
(up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Venue was great size, bar staff were brilliant...’
Viewing Deck at Lo Lounge, from £125 hire fee per event
(up to 120 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great communication throughout booking process. Fantastic price for a venue in The Bay. Fantastic decor.’
Function Room at Fairwater Hotel, from £10 per person
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: The Function Room at Fairwater Hotel is a spacious, traditional setting that can be adapted for everything from community meetings and group meals to relaxed celebrations.
Page last updated in September 2026
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