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Top Wedding Reception Venues in Bournemouth
Seaside charm, golden sands, and a sky that knows how to show off at sunset. Bournemouth brings the romance in spades. What awaits you in this place? From elegant halls near the iconic Pier to chic coastal restaurants in Westbourne and Victorian gems close to the Lower Gardens, the wedding reception venues here will take your celebration to the next level. Tagvenue makes finding and booking the perfect reception space simple. So go on, browse the options below, you’re about to find the one.
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![Private Events Room at The Green House in Bournemouth]()
from £79
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Events Room
80 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouthIt is a great place Evening receptions up to 110 guests are welcome. It can also accommodate a ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70. All rooms have natural daylight and the latest audio-visual equipment. -
![Mauretania Suite at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine in Bournemouth]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMauretania Suite
160 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouthThis room has the capacity to accommodate up to 200 people. Ideal for Christmas parties, Wedding receptions & Birthday Parties as well as Conferences and Meetings. -
![Under The Stairs at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth]()
from £250
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityUnder The Stairs
100 guestsMarsham Court HotelBournemouthA south facing function room for group events, meetings and banquets for up to 80 people. Under the Stairs function Room connects with The View room. -
![Exclusive Use at The Green House in Bournemouth]()
from £13500
per eventCheck availabilityExclusive Use
70 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouthWith the exclusive use, you have an acces to: -Arbor Restaurant with large curved windows and stylish design offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests. -
![Main Function Space with Bar at Branksome Crafthouse in Bournemouth Town Centre]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Function Space with Bar
50 guestsBranksome CrafthouseBournemouth Town CentreFits up to 50 people seated and 100 standing and has it's own private bar, perfect for big evening functions and celebrations, wakes, wedding receptions. -
![Arbor Restaurant at The Green House in Bournemouth]()
from £79
per personCheck availabilityArbor Restaurant
70 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouthThe perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 74 guests. The restaurant has had 2 Rosettes and has won multiple awards for over 10 years. -
![Whole Venue at The Orangery Suite in Near Bournemouth]()
from £2695
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
85 guestsThe Orangery SuiteNear BournemouthWe are also licensed for outdoor wedding ceremonies within the beautifully landscaped walled garden. Our stunning, pagoda-style marquee is included for receptions on the lawn. -
![Terrace at The Green House in Bournemouth]()
from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace
40 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouthOur Terrace is the ideal location for Summer Parties & celebrations. This space can fit up to 110 guests with the option to move into our events room in case of bad weather. -
![Private Dining Room at Neo Restaurant in Bournemouth]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsNeo RestaurantBournemouthDelight in our exclusive private dining area, only for private reservations. The space is suitable for a solo dinner of 30 people or a reception for 40 with drinks and canapés; in any case, it is a very good choice for you -
![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce Bournemouth OCR in Bournemouth]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
108 guestsSlug and Lettuce Bournemouth OCRBournemouthThe Function Room at Slug and Lettuce Bournemouth OCR offers a private space overlooking the lively downstairs area. Furnished with stylish seating and a private bar, it’s ideal for parties and gatherings. -
![Whole Venue at The Noisy Lobster in Near Bournemouth]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsThe Noisy LobsterNear BournemouthFor larger occasions, the whole venue is available to hire. Perfect for all-day celebrations and events. Kick things off with a drinks reception in our bar, then sit down for an incredible bespoke feast in our restaurant, -
![The Conservatory Restaurant at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine in Bournemouth]()
from £45
per personCheck availabilityThe Conservatory Restaurant
140 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouthThe Riviera Hotel is the perfect venue for your Civil Ceremony. The Conservatory Restaurant is the larger of our two rooms with beautiful sea views.Perfect for larger weddings, it can accommodate up to 140 guests.
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Restaurant
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10
Indi’s
Near Bournemouth
We also stock a variety of traditional spirits and of course a choice of both Indian and western Lager.
from £28
per person / per session
per person / per session
Upper Terrace
40
70
The Noisy Lobster
Near Bournemouth
Located on the top floor, the terrace is literally on top of Avon beach! This outside space is fab for celebrating every occasion. With a dedicated server to keep you and your guests topped up and unrivalled view,s there
from £28
per person / per session
per person / per session
Wight Room
70
120
The Noisy Lobster
Near Bournemouth
Located on the 1st floor, the Wight Room has panoramic views of Avon beach to the Isle of Wight. This open plan space is flooded with light and is versatile in terms of use and set up.
from £150
hire fee / per afternoon
hire fee / per afternoon
The Garden
70
70
Marsham Court Hotel
Bournemouth
Our South facing garden is the perfect setting for private parties and events. From wedding ceremonies to company BBQ's - you can rest assured that The View will always be reserved in case of inclement weather.
from £300
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Riverside Suite
50
60
The Bridge House
Near Bournemouth
Our Riverside Suite with its outstanding view over the river Stour, has a private terrace for your exclusive use, is the perfect space for many events from birthday celebrations, weddings, business meetings, wakes or group
from £300
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
The Club Room
35
The Bridge House
Near Bournemouth
Imagine the wedding of your dreams – an ideal location, wonderful food and excellent service. Here at The Bridge House Hotel, we aim to make your wedding day the perfect day.
FAQs about Top Wedding Reception Venues in Bournemouth
Prices of wedding reception venues average £30 per person. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Bournemouth, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:
| From £28 | to £33 | per person |
| From £300 | to £2695 | hire fee per event |
| From £250 | to £375 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find wedding reception 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 Bournemouth, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average £2695 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Bournemouth, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Main Function Space with Bar at Branksome Crafthouse
on 152-154 Commercial Road The Branksome - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Can also be used in the day time for work spaces and meetings, team building or to run your own things like baby classes, yoga, art classes etc... -
Exclusive Use at Durley Dean Hotel
on 28 West Cliff Road - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our characterful restaurant, with its high ceilings, big feature windows and beautiful chandelier hosts 160 for your wedding breakfast and 200 for your evening reception. -
Private Dining Room at Neo Restaurant
on Exeter Road - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: The space is suitable for a solo dinner of 30 people or a reception for 40 with drinks and canapés; in any case, it is a very good choice for you to have the intimate service of our butler who is committed to serving you.
