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Top Reception Venues in Chester
Set your celebration amidst centuries of charm in wedding reception venues in Chester. From elegant halls overlooking the River Dee to characterful spaces beside the historic Rows, the city offers candlelit dinners in heritage buildings, evenings in stylish riverside venues, and receptions filled with warmth, laughter, and timeless surroundings. With Tagvenue, finding a space that suits your style, guest list, and vision feels effortless. Get ready to enjoy every toast, dance, and memory in the making.
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![Abbey Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAbbey Suite
150 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterBest for: Wedding receptions, private dining and small celebrations. Corporate meetings that include overnight accommodation. Location: Chester's city centre offers a wide choice of restaurants, bars and historic attractions
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![The Grown Up at Oddfellows Chester in Chester]()
from £250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Grown Up
70 guestsOddfellows ChesterChesterThe Grown Up is a Function Room in Oddfellows Chester notable for abundant natural light from its tall windows. Design: The interior pairs period proportions and decorative cornicing with contemporary light fittings.
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![Entire Venue at Popina Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityEntire Venue
65 guestsPopina ChesterChester City CentrePopina is a stylish and versatile wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Chester, offering an intimate yet lively space that can be adapted for a wide range of private events.
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![The Ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Ballroom
300 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterThe Ballroom is a stylish space that accommodates up to 350 guests for an evening reception. This versatile room can be arranged to meet your personal requirements.
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![Mottershead Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMottershead Suite
30 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterMottershead Suite is a Function Room in DoubleTree by Hilton Chester; a period-style private room defined by tall bay windows and views over the hotel's walled garden.
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![Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Bar
80 guestsOff The Wall, ChesterChesterOur Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall, Chester is the ideal venue for your next function. With a standing capacity of up to 90 guests, this spacious and private area offers the perfect setting for celebrations, corporate events,
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![Outside Area at The Bird in Hand in Near Chester]()
from £5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityOutside Area
50 guestsThe Bird in HandNear ChesterOur lovely outside area can host events for 50-60 people. The space is covered and heated for colder evenings.
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![Venue Interior at The Bird in Hand in Near Chester]()
from £5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Interior
40 guestsThe Bird in HandNear ChesterOur pub's interior combines countryside style with modern touches – there are wood panelling, polished floors, and neutral furnishings. The main dining room is an open space with lots of seating.
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![Conference Room at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityConference Room
16 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterThis is a meeting room with a long rectangular table and black chairs arranged in a boardroom layout. Natural light comes from large windows on the right.
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![Conservatory Suite at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityConservatory Suite
90 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterConservatory Suite is a Function Room in Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa characterised by abundant natural light. Design: The room has a practical, no-frills interior with neutral carpeting, pale walls and recessed ceiling lighting
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![Entire Venue at The Crumb and Comfort Cafe in Chester City Centre]()
from £9
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
32 guestsThe Crumb and Comfort CafeChester City CentreHire of the Crumb and Comfort Cafe gives you hire of the entire venue for the duration of your event. The space can be set up as required in a large board room style table, individual tables, a head table etc etc.
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![Lyle Suite at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLyle Suite
30 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterThe Lyle Suite is a Function Room in Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa and a compact, classically proportioned meeting room defined by high ceilings and fluted columns.
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FAQs about Top Reception Venues in Chester
Prices of wedding reception venues average £500 minimum spend per event. 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 Chester, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £500 | and £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £9 | and £45 | per person |
| Typically around £250 | hire fee per hour |
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 Chester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 100 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Chester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Pars Kahve
on 5-7 Watergate Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Pars Kahve is a Turkish restaurant situated on the historic Chester Rows, UK. This unique venue features an indoor dining area connecting to a bazaar space, as well as an outdoor terrace. -
Entire Venue at The Crumb and Comfort Cafe
on 5 City Walls - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Crumb and Comfort Cafe is a family-run café and event space at 5 City Walls in Chester, overlooking the historic city walls. The venue can be hired in full for private meals, afternoon tea, birthdays, baby showers, weddings -
Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester
on 12 Saint John Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: For a unique and well-equipped venue in Chester, the Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall provides everything you need to host a memorable event. Contact us today to book your next function!
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Abbey Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests seated)
Venue said: On-site spa facilities and guest accommodation allow treatments and overnight stays to be built into event programmes. Best for: Wedding receptions, private dining and small celebrations. -
Venue Interior at The Bird in Hand, from £5 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Our pub's interior combines countryside style with modern touches – there are wood panelling, polished floors, and neutral furnishings. The main dining room is an open space with lots of seating. -
Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests seated)
Venue said: For a unique and well-equipped venue in Chester, the Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall provides everything you need to host a memorable event. Contact us today to book your next function!
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