Entire Restaurant at Fresco

Restaurant
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Whole venue
218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ
St. Mary's, Oxford

About this space

Fresco is a compact Italian restaurant whose character centres on an intimate, front-facing dining room and a hospitality-led layout.

Design: Exposed brick walls, ornamental cornicing and a mix of pendant lamps produce a warm, slightly formal interior. Natural light from the glazed frontage and planted accents keeps the room bright during daytime.

Features: An installed PA system and speakers support playlists or a brought-in DJ. The space provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a staffed bar for drinks service, and allows own music. The venue includes step-free access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking relaxed, seated meals or casual standing receptions in an intimate dining setting.

What sets it apart: A floor-to-ceiling wine display creates a strong visual focus behind the service area.

What guests say: The venue's food is regularly described as fresh and flavoursome and its service is friendly. The space is relaxed while retaining a slightly special atmosphere.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 16:30
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 16:30
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 16:30
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Restroom
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No access to the kitchen .
No destroying the goods of the venue .

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About Fresco

Fresco is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


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