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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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![Conservatory Suite at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityConservatory Suite
90 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterThe Conservatory Suite is a function room with a flexible layout that can accommodate a variety of events, including civil ceremonies, wedding receptions and meetings. -
![Entire Venue at Pars Kahve in Chester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsPars KahveChester City CentreThe restaurant can accomodate up to 50 guests for events such as birthday parties, wedding receptions or corporate gatherings. Included in the hire are the indoor dining area, the bazaar area and the outdoor terrace. -
![Abbey Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAbbey Suite
150 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterThe Abbey Suite has a capacity for a maximum of 110 for a seated dinner event and 130 guests for a party. Perfect for a wedding ceremony and party. -
![Entire Venue at The Forge in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsThe ForgeChesterOur venue is ideal for organising a variety of events, including milestone birthdays, corporate parties, wedding receptions, wakes and remembrance gatherings and business meetings. -
![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. -
![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. -
![The Westminster Suite at Chester Grosvenor Hotel in Chester]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Westminster Suite
200 guestsChester Grosvenor HotelChesterThe Chester Grosvenor has outstanding facilities, stylish surroundings, world-class service and exceptional food, which make it a popular venue for meetings, conferences and other business events in the north-west of England. -
![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, -
![The Grown Up at Oddfellows Chester in Chester]()
from £250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Grown Up
70 guestsOddfellows ChesterChesterA fabulously flexible function room with a modern aesthetic combined with lots of lovely period features. -
![Arkle Restaurant at Chester Grosvenor Hotel in Chester]()
from £560
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityArkle Restaurant
40 guestsChester Grosvenor HotelChesterArkle restaurant is an elegant dining space serving fine dining tasting and a la carte menus developed by Executive Head Chef Elliot HIll, The restaurant is available for private hire for up to 40 diners. -
![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. -
![Mottershead Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMottershead Suite
30 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterSituated on the ground floor of our 18th Century Manor House. This elegant room flooded with natural daylight through its original bay window, overlooking our landscaped gardens and fountain, this room is perfect for private
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Prices of wedding reception venues average £45 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 Chester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £15 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £560 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 95 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £3209 hire fee 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!
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £560 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 150 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £560 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 95 guests |
| Pub | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Chester start from £500 hire fee per event or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Westminster Suite at Chester Grosvenor Hotel, from £500 hire fee per event (up to 200 guests seated)
Venue said: The Chester Grosvenor has outstanding facilities, stylish surroundings, world-class service and exceptional food, which make it a popular venue for meetings, conferences and other business events in the north-west of England. -
Mottershead Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Situated on the ground floor of our 18th Century Manor House. This elegant room flooded with natural daylight through its original bay window, overlooking our landscaped gardens and fountain, this room is perfect for private... -
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.
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