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Top Reception Venues in York
If fairy tales had postcodes, York would be top of the list. Your wedding party deserves everything: candlelit banquets in centuries-old halls, riverside pubs with space for a ceilidh, or chic converted warehouses near Fossgate ready for dinner and dancing. York’s wedding reception venues match every style. Plus, your guests won’t mind an excuse to explore the Minster, stroll the city walls, or grab a slice of cake on Bishopthorpe Road. Planning the big day? Start right here and let Tagvenue help you find the perfect spot for the party.
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![Church at National Centre for Early Music in York City Centre]()
from £450
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityChurch
180 guestsNational Centre for Early MusicYork City CentreThe Church is a flexible space and can be arranged in different ways to suit your needs. It has plenty of natural light, it is a warm space, soundproof and fully accessible. -
![Main Barn at Woodstock Weddings and Events in Near York]()
from £6495
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Barn
270 guestsWoodstock Weddings and EventsNear YorkWoodstock Weddings and Events is a rustic and elegant countryside wedding and events venue just 12 minutes from York city centre, offering the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and modern luxury. -
![Exclusive Use at Priory Barn & Cottages in Near York]()
from £11570
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
150 guestsPriory Barn & CottagesNear YorkIf you hire Priory Barn and Cottages for your wedding, you will enjoy exclusive yours of the venue from the day before the event. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration in the Barn with 60 guests or a large reception -
![The Great Hall and Undercroft at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in York City Centre]()
from £1350
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Great Hall and Undercroft
180 guestsMerchant Adventurers’ HallYork City CentreThe Great Hall is a stunning location, featuring atmospheric candlelight, flowers and chairs with navy blue coverings. The Walled Garden is located next to the River Foss, a picturesque location that is ideal for exploring -
![The Hospitium Venue at Hospitium in York City Centre]()
from £240
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Hospitium Venue
150 guestsHospitiumYork City CentreThe 14th century Hospitium is a two-story listed building set within the beautiful York Museum Gardens in York city center, overlooked by the striking ruins of the Grade 1 listed St. -
![Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York in York City Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWonderbar
70 guestsImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room YorkYork City CentreWonderbar is the perfect venue for larger events and can accommodate up to 200 guests. Our Wonderbar is an opportunity for your imagination to unfold into a bespoke event. -
![Full Venue Hire at Hornington Manor in Near York]()
from £9995
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
150 guestsHornington ManorNear YorkEnjoy exclusive use of Hornington Manor and the grounds for a celebration with your friends and family. Sleeping up to 60 guests across 19 luxury, en-suite bedrooms and 16 guests in 8 individually themed Shepherd's Huts, -
![Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce York in York City Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
135 guestsSlug and Lettuce YorkYork City CentreYour daytime hangout for coffee and bites, and by night, it’s the ultimate cocktail bar and dance spot, all set off with killer lighting! The venue has lots of natural daylight as it's surrounded with windows for walls on -
![Entire Venue at Bombay Spice in York City Centre]()
from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsBombay SpiceYork City CentreAn entire restaurant set across two floors, ideal for large celebrations, wedding parties, corporate functions, and private events. With two upstairs dining rooms and a downstairs bar, it works perfectly for both drinks receptions -
![The Mystic Marrakesh at The Marrakesh York in York City Centre]()
from £99
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mystic Marrakesh
30 guestsThe Marrakesh YorkYork City CentreEnjoy bespoke menus, personalised service, and a setting that feels both secluded and special—right in the heart of York. -
![The Etty Room at The Ivy St Helen's Square in York City Centre]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Etty Room
28 guestsThe Ivy St Helen's SquareYork City CentreOn the first floor of our restaurant, there is a private dining oasis. The Etty Room is decorated with colourful botanical prints and artwork. The artistic feature of the room harmonizes perfectly with the vintage chairs, -
![Exclusive Use at No.1 York, by GuestHouse in York]()
from £14500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
58 guestsNo.1 York, by GuestHouseYorkAs the name suggests, our GuestHouse can be home to your event exclusively - that's right, all yours! From cocktails in the Rhubarb Bar to casino tables in the Marmalade lounge and dancing the night away at Pearly Cow, our
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Prices of wedding reception venues average £35 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 York, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From £27 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £1350 | to £11570 | 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 York, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £4000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 200 guests | prices average £240 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 225 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Bombay Spice
on 58 Goodramgate - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: With two upstairs dining rooms and a downstairs bar, it works perfectly for both drinks receptions and seated dinners. The space is air-conditioned and decorated with floral arrangements. -
Event Space at 22 Yards Wine Bar
on 21 High Petergate - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: This is a beautiful space set in a Georgian building directly opposite the stunning York Minster, in the centre of York. We are a 42-cover wine bar offering 75+ wines by the glass, beers, cocktails, and a full menu of delicious... -
Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York
on 3 Saint Helen’s Square - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Impossible Wonderbar and TeaRooms York is the latest modern addition to iconic StHelen’s square within the heart of York’s buzzing shopping and hospitality scene.
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