A dining room with a long wooden table, matching chairs, menu stands, and candlelit decor at Cape of Good Hope.
A dining room in a pub with wood-paneled dividers, high tables, leather seating, and large windows at Cape of Good Hope.
A dining room with wooden tables, chairs, parquet flooring, and wall murals at Cape of Good Hope.
A pub dining room with a wooden bar, hanging brass lights, large windows, and assorted seating at Cape of Good Hope.

Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope

Dining Room in a Pub
·
Private space
Iffley Road, The Plain, Oxford, OX4 1EA –
St. Mary's, Oxford
Up to 80
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Take the best in British pub culture, top it off with individuality and vintage character – The Cape Of Good Hope in Oxford is what you’ll get, mixing a stylish contemporary bar, classic features and quirky touches with colourful wood panelling, statement chandeliers, plush seating and local artwork adorning the walls.

Located just outside the city centre on The Plain, discover an irresistible fusion of tasty pub food, rotating craft beers and seasonal drinks, and a lively atmosphere at this extraordinary Oxford pub near the Botanic Garden, O2 Academy, and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £450 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £450 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Per session
11:00 – 0:00
from £700 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Per session
11:00 – 0:00
from £700 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 110
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 44
Boardroom
up to 30
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Restroom
Bar games
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00

Host rules

No smoking in the builder
No external catering
No under 18s after 7pm
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SD
Simon D.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · July 2026
Great venue for a large party with speakers and television for music. Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.
4.9
AM
Angus M.
Verified review
Pub · 57 guests · September 2025
Communication, venue size, price.
5.0
SD
Simon D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AM
Angus M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes. The venue has a PA and AV system.

Yes. There is a small stage where a ceilidh band could play, although the space is slightly narrower than one traditionally used for a ceilidh, so some dances may need to be adjusted.

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Customers rated communication with this venue as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 90%

About Cape of Good Hope

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Tara Fitzpatrick-McCabe
Member of Tagvenue since September 2024
4 Reviews
4.9 Rating
4h Response time
90% Response rate

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