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Top Reception Venues in Winchester
When it comes to wedding reception venues in Winchester, this city’s got the ancient walls and candlelit halls to prove it. Choose from ivy-covered barns in the rolling Hampshire countryside, Georgian townhouses with a wink of elegance, and centuries-old halls where the dancing never quite ends. The cathedral watches over it all like a proud parent, while historic streets like The Square and College Street hum with stories of love gone legendary. Ready to find the space that fits your story? We’ve got something perfect waiting for you.
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![Entire Venue at All Bar One Southampton in Near Winchester]()
from £7500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
220 guestsAll Bar One SouthamptonNear WinchesterThe 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 -
![Woodford Suite at Wickham Community Centre in Winchester]()
from £38
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWoodford Suite
80 guestsWickham Community CentreWinchesterIf you want a venue for a wedding reception, a special occasion or a celebration then the Woodford Suite is the room for you. It is very private as it is the only function room on the first floor with staircase and lift access -
![Entire Restaurant at The Trooper Inn in Near Winchester]()
from £600
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30 guestsThe Trooper InnNear WinchesterThe space can accommodate up to 50 people. There is a bar and a room which is suitable for all sorts of events from small intimate wedding receptions or funeral wakes to birthday parties and office parties. -
![Whole Venue at River Rat Hamble in Near Winchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
22 guestsRiver Rat HambleNear WinchesterLocated 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! -
![The Bugle House Entire Venue at The Bugle House in Near Winchester]()
from £826
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bugle House Entire Venue
100 guestsThe Bugle HouseNear WinchesterThe 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. -
![Exclusive Use at Rownhams House in Near Winchester]()
from £2750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
150 guestsRownhams HouseNear WinchesterRownhams 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 -
![Winton at Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester]()
from £350
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityWinton
80 guestsWinchester Royal HotelWinchesterBright, beautiful, and totally versatile, this event room offers neutral tones and classic details that let your imagination run wild, ready to transform for any occasion. -
![The Gallery at Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Near Winchester]()
from £400
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Gallery
150 guestsBombay Sapphire DistilleryNear WinchesterThe flagship event space at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is situated alongside the crystal clear River Test, the Gallery is the perfect versatile space for gala dinners, corporate events, private functions, awards ceremonies, -
![Desborough Hall at Wells Place Centre in Near Winchester]()
from £27
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDesborough Hall
100 guestsWells Place CentreNear WinchesterDesborough 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. -
![Whole Venue Hire at Brasserie Blanc Winchester in Winchester]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
188 guestsBrasserie Blanc WinchesterWinchesterHost your event in style by booking our entire venue. Suitable for weddings, corporate events, and personal celebrations, our venue offers the perfect combination of elegance and functionality. -
![Exclusive Use at Clock Barn in Near Winchester]()
from £2472
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
160 guestsClock BarnNear WinchesterIf you are looking for total privacy on your wedding day, look no further! The Clock Barn offers exclusive use of all spaces including barn, gardens and all the surrounding grounds. -
![Main Hall at YMCA Eastleigh in Near Winchester]()
from £39
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall
110 guestsYMCA EastleighNear WinchesterThe 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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Discover Affordable Wedding Party Venues in Winchester
from £8
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Interactive Sports Bar
150
300
The Post Box Sports Bar-Basingstoke
Near Winchester
You can expect a lively atmosphere and a team that keeps things moving without making it feel formal. We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on your guests and the occasion.
from £11
hire fee / per hour
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Victory Room
15
18
Wickham Community Centre
Winchester
mall but perfectly formed, the Victory Room is perfect for private study, interviews or smaller meetings. It can accommodate 12 delegates boardroom style and measures 3.
from £45
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Skylark Suite
120
180
Skylark Country Club
Winchester
For businesses, it provides an ideal environment for corporate meetings, team building days, networking events, and company off-sites, with flexible layouts to suit everything from small gatherings to larger events.
from £175
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
The Writing Room
24
30
Winchester Royal Hotel
Winchester
The Writing Room is where intimate dinners, secret meetings, and small get-togethers come to feel a little extra special. Elegance shines through in the decorative ceiling rose and classic chandelier, and French doors and
from £200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Festival Suite 1
80
150
Red Lion Hotel
Near Winchester
The biggest room within the venue can comfortably accommodate up to 80 of your dear guests in a formal, seated combination and even up to 150 for a less formal evening reception.
from £200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Festival suite 2
60
70
Red Lion Hotel
Near Winchester
Our newly refurbished and largest suite, with a capacity for 150 guests can be divided in half to create a smaller room holding up 60 guests; perfect to host medium to larger size gatherings.
Host Your Dream Wedding Reception in One of Our Best Restaurants
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
80
128
Dhaba
Near Winchester
The restaurant can accommodate up to 80 guests, for birthday parties, holiday celebrations, corporate dining and other special occasions. The venue includes a main dining area and a conservatory with a beer garden.
from £27
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Restaurant
100
150
Padharo Indian Restaurant
Near Winchester
Padharo in Southampton is an Indian restaurant with an extra welcoming atmosphere. We are proud to serve an all-vegetarian and vegan menu, offering everything from Indian street food to curries and creative desserts.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Whole Space
80
Porters Steakhouse
Near Winchester
At Porters, steak is treated with ceremony. Our dry-ageing room (visible in the restaurant) contains a solid wall of Himalayan salt . These translucent red, orange and pink bricks allow the salt particles and the meat to
from £840
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Restaurant
100
150
Romsey Golf Club
Near Winchester
Romsey Golf Club`s Restaurant is a spacious room that can accommodate up to 150 seated evening guests. This location boasts breathtaking views across the rolling golf course and features a great upper level lounge to relax
from £45
per person / per session
per person / per session
Bistro
92
92
Hotel Du Vin Winchester
Winchester
A large dining room filled with light and warmth. The room shows off its light wooden floors like a sun-kissed stage, while the muted sage green walls—paneled and dressed up with decorative trim—bring a soft, earthy calm.
from £15
per person / per session
per person / per session
Whole Venue
160
Turtle Bay Southampton
Near Winchester
Turtle Bay Southampton delivers lively, Caribbean-infused dining with bold flavors, spirited drinks, and a playful, tropical setting.
Find and Secure the Perfect Hotel for Your Wedding Reception
from £2200
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Normandy Suite
160
Holiday Inn Portsmouth
Near Winchester
The Normandy Suite at the Holiday Inn Portsmouth is the hotel's largest event space, well suited for conferences, banquets, and large-scale celebrations.
from £8750
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Carisbrooke Suite
80
120
The Solent Hotel and Spa
Winchester
The 4-star Solent Hotel and Spa is an elegant venue to host all manner of events. From the first glass of champagne on arrival to the next morning’s breakfast, the team of this hotel will do their utmost to satisfy all your
from £100
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hire fee / per day
Wellington and Basing Rooms
80
35
Red Lion Hotel
Near Winchester
The hotel offers a few function rooms in which you can host your celebrations, depending on the number of guests and size of the party. Guests often describe the place as cosy and the bridal suite is highly recommended as
from £200
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Austen Suite
50
50
Alton House
Near Winchester
Alton House Hotel is a country house hotel set in the market town of Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Alton House offers good quality en-suite accommodation close to the railway and bus stations.
from £42
per person / per session
per person / per session
Library Suite
8
10
Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton
Near Winchester
Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is your go-to destination for events, conferences, and getaways on the waterfront. We’re situated a five-minute walk from the Port and Ocean Cruise Terminal.
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Courtyard
70
100
Holiday Inn Eastleigh
Near Winchester
The Courtyard also provides easy access to the hotel's amenities, ensuring convenience for you and your guests throughout the event. With the help of our experienced wedding coordinators, every detail will be meticulously
FAQs about Top Reception Venues in Winchester
Prices of wedding reception venues average £30 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 Winchester, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £20 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2756 | hire fee per day |
| From £350 | to £2750 | hire fee 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 Winchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average £16 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £500 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £5994 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 90 and 160 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £500 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Hall | prices average £44 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
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