Top Reception Venues in Southampton
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.
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from £7500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
220 guestsAll Bar One SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreThe venue has a capacity of 220 people, and is perfect for wedding receptions, birthdays, holiday celebrations or corporate parties. Our amenities include a fully stocked bar, air conditioning, a sound system and lounge-like
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from £826
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bugle House Entire Venue
100 guestsThe Bugle HouseSouthampton City CentreThe Bugle House, Luxury Wedding & Event Venue in Southampton, Hampshire. The Bugle House is a romantic and elegant townhouse venue in the heart of Southampton, Hampshire.
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from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
22 guestsRiver Rat HambleNear SouthamptonLocated in the riverside village of Hamble, we are a unique and quirky venue providing a relaxed and informal space for your next event: wedding reception, birthday, anniversary or family get together!
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from £80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCrawford Room
25 guestsGod's House TowerSouthamptonA self-contained and flexible space, the Crawford Room is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, meetings, study days, talks and workshops.
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Courtyard
70 guestsHoliday Inn EastleighNear SouthamptonChoose the Courtyard at Holiday Inn Eastleigh for a wedding that combines natural beauty, elegance, and exceptional service.
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from £2750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
150 guestsRownhams HouseNear SouthamptonRownhams House, a beautiful Georgian Country House, is a stunning venue to host your wedding. Licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, you can host a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast or an evening reception, all
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from £1500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use of YourHQ
80 guestsYourHQSouthampton City CentreExclusive use of YourHQ gives you private access to a beautifully converted 1850s bonded warehouse in central Southampton, arranged across three distinctive floors and designed for corporate events, leadership days, company
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from £35
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDesborough Hall
100 guestsWells Place CentreNear SouthamptonDesborough Hall is our largest room and the original church building! The Hall can be accessed through an internal door in the centre or via its own entrance from Desborough Road.
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from £39
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall
110 guestsYMCA EastleighNear SouthamptonThe main hall is a large, flexible space that can accommodate multiple layout configurations. It seats up to 110 guests in theatre style or up to 80 guests at tables, with space remaining for a dance floor, live band or presenter.
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from £840
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityRestaurant
100 guestsRomsey Golf ClubNear SouthamptonRestaurant is a private restaurant in Romsey Golf Club, a neutral, banquet-ready dining room commonly dressed for formal table layouts. Design: The restaurant is a straightforward clubhouse dining room finished in pale walls
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from £42
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary Suite
8 guestsLeonardo Royal Hotel SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreCompact wood‑panelled meeting room centred on an oval boardroom table and leather swivel chairs, finished with patterned carpet and a side window that admits natural daylight.
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from £42
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMayflower 2
250 guestsLeonardo Royal Hotel SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreSpacious rectangular conference hall arranged as a formal auditorium. High ceiling with recessed and cove lighting, wood-panelled walls and a patterned carpet create a practical, hotel-conference finish under consistent artificial
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FAQs about Top Reception Venues in Southampton
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 £39 | to £80 | hire fee per hour |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | 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 Southampton, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 110 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:
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Entire Venue at All Bar One Southampton
on - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: All Bar One Southampton is a modern chain bar located in Southampton, UK. Our entire venue is available for hire for private parties, events and other large gatherings. -
Library Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton
on West Quay Road - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton is a glass-fronted hotel centred on a large pyramid atrium that houses a bright public foyer. Venue highlights: Event bookings are supported by in-house catering that includes extensive vegan -
The Bugle House Entire Venue at The Bugle House
on 1A Bugle Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Bugle House is a romantic and elegant townhouse venue in the heart of Southampton, Hampshire. With stunning views of the historic pier, beautiful natural light, and stylish interiors, it is the perfect setting for weddings
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 October 2026:
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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: Ideal for: Friends and social groups seeking a relaxed, energetic space for casual seated meals or standing receptions. What sets it apart: An in-house jerk pit marinates proteins for 24 hours and uses a flame-grill to produce... -
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.
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