Anchors aweigh! It’s wedding season in Southampton. When you’re searching for wedding reception venues in Southampton, you’ll find stunning spaces ready to host your big celebration. Choose from waterfront halls with sparkling marina views, character-filled buildings near Oxford Street, and stylish suites made for speeches, champagne towers, and dancing long past sunset. Planning a garden party, a formal banquet, or a modern evening bash? Filter by capacity, catering options, late licences, and nearby accommodation in moments, then start picturing that first dance.
Prices of wedding reception venues average £992 hire fee per day. 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 Southampton, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £1500 | hire fee per day |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £39 | to £50 | 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 Southampton, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 120 and 150 guests | prices average £840 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2750 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Southampton, available to book on Tagvenue:
Cheap wedding reception venues in Southampton start from £35 hire fee per hour or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Desborough Hall at Wells Place Centre, from £35 hire fee per hour
(up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: It is very popular for community events and large meetings. It also has a piano. Room not available at the weekends.
Whole Venue at Turtle Bay Southampton, from £15 per person
(up to 150 guests seated)
Venue said: Turtle Bay Southampton delivers lively, Caribbean-infused dining with bold flavors, spirited drinks, and a playful, tropical setting.
Indoor at Mail Room Bar and Kitchen, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 240 guests seated)
Venue said: This indoor space features wooden flooring, neutral tones and a combination of square and round tables with upholstered chairs and leather booth seating.
Page last updated in September 2026
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