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Top Reception Venues in Oxford
Oxford has seen centuries of grand celebrations, from scholarly banquets in medieval halls to glittering soirées hosted by literary greats. Your reception will get the same sense of occasion with wedding reception venues in Oxford. Imagine dining beneath vaulted ceilings at a college hall, raising a glass in a riverside hotel with punters drifting by, or dancing the night away in a converted barn just outside the city centre. Oxford is great for its postcard backdrops, but most importantly, its atmosphere. The spires, cobbled streets, and stories of poets and philosophers lend romance to any celebration. If you’re looking for a wedding venue with classic elegance, rustic warmth, or something a touch quirky, the city has the right stage for your first night as newlyweds. Keep scrolling, your Oxford chapter is about to begin.
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![The Folly - Exclusive Use at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford City Centre]()
from £1000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Folly - Exclusive Use
90 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford City CentreWe host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round in one of Oxford’s most stunning, yet affordable, venues. Private use of our restaurant offers you a beautiful, unique setting perfect -
![The Assembly Room at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford City Centre]()
from £295
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Assembly Room
160 guestsOxford Town HallOxford City CentreEEmma D.
“The court room was amazing All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue” -
![The Court Room at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford City Centre]()
from £700
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Court Room
93 guestsOxford Town HallOxford City CentreSurprise your guests and make your wedding day one to remember by hosting it in Oxford Town Hall’s most unique and quirky space! The historic Court Room held many live court sessions back in its day and has served as a backdrop -
![Back Garden at Mint Kitchen and Lounge in Oxford]()
from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Garden
50 guestsMint Kitchen and LoungeOxfordThe back section of our restaurant offers a secluded area with an intimate atmosphere, ideal for engagement parties, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, and social gatherings. -
![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
61 guestsMowgli Street Food OxfordOxford City CentreWhether it’s a celebration, team event, or just an excuse to gather, Mowgli Oxford offers a space where great food and good company go hand in hand. -
![Restaurant 66a at Cotswold Lodge Hotel in Oxford]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRestaurant 66a
20 guestsCotswold Lodge HotelOxfordThe hotel is the ideal Oxford venue for events; from small business meetings to large corporate events, wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions to family gatherings and celebrations. -
![St. Aldate’s Room at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford City Centre]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySt. Aldate’s Room
40 guestsOxford Town HallOxford City CentreIf you're looking for a space to hold a small and intimate wedding, the cosy St Aldate’s Room might be your perfect choice! It is the smallest room offered by Oxford Town Hall with the capacity for up to 40 guests. -
![Whole Venue at Worton Hall in Near Oxford]()
from £444
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsWorton HallNear Oxford3 spacious rooms come together to form one free flowing venue space in which all guests always feel a part of the celebrations. Our main hall, Cresswell bar and Hayloft gallery can fit up to 300 people seated and up to 500 -
![River Room at voco Oxford Thames in Near Oxford]()
from £108
per personCheck availabilityRiver Room
100 guestsvoco Oxford ThamesNear OxfordThe elegant River Room, with its stunning views of the River Thames and manicured lawns, is the perfect space for your meeting. Direct access through two doors to a terrace area, a space made for your morning and afternoon -
![Exclusive wedding hire at Foxcombe Hall in Near Oxford]()
from £5000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive wedding hire
120 guestsFoxcombe HallNear OxfordToday, Foxcombe Hall provides the perfect setting for weddings, allowing guests the flexibility to decide how they would like to use the space. This versatility creates a seamless transition from the ceremony to the cocktails -
![Gin Room at Slug and Lettuce Oxford in Oxford City Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGin Room
40 guestsSlug and Lettuce OxfordOxford City CentreGin Room at Slug & Lettuce, Oxford offers a private dining experience for up to 80 people! Don't hesitate and book now! -
![Cardinal at voco Oxford Spires in Oxford]()
from £2500
per eventCheck availabilityCardinal
90 guestsvoco Oxford SpiresOxfordThe Cardinal room offers plenty of natural daylight from our patio doors, which allows access to our semi-private terrace area ideal breakout space during the spring and summer months.
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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 Oxford, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £45 | per person | |
| From £444 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
| From £100 | to £2000 | 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 Oxford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £90 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 90 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £975 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Oxford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Assembly Room at Oxford Town Hall
on Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The court room was amazing All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue...’ -
Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Oxford
on Queen Street 309, The Westgate - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: In the Oxford’s city centre, Mowgli offers a warm space where the Indian street food is celebrated in every bite. With its lighting, handcrafted interiors, and swing seats, Mowgli Oxford feels relaxed and full of character -
The Folly - Exclusive Use at The Folly Restaurant
on 1 Folly Bridge - 0.6 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our beautiful riverside restaurant, floating terrace, and characterful river launches can be exclusively yours for the day or evening. We host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round...
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 110 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £220 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Hall | prices average £975 hire fee per event | typically between 150 and 200 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Oxford start from £35 per person or £30 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Oxford, from £35 per person (up to 61 guests seated)
Venue said: In the Oxford’s city centre, Mowgli offers a warm space where the Indian street food is celebrated in every bite. With its lighting, handcrafted interiors, and swing seats, Mowgli Oxford feels relaxed and full of character, -
Upstairs Dining at Chutneys Indian Brasserie, from £31 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The space features tiled flooring and long dining tables with colourful chairs that can seat up to 40 people. Large windows and a glass-roof section bring in plenty of natural light. -
Restaurant at The Black Boy Headington, from £34 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: The space features patterned walls, dark wood tables and chairs, and a bar with bar stools. Natural light comes through small windows, complemented by warm pendant lighting overhead.
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