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Entire Restaurant at Fresco

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ –
St. Mary's, Oxford
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

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.
Best price guarantee

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 Notices (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.

Location

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Meet your host

Claudia Bodea
Member of Tagvenue since October 2024
2h Response time
80% Response rate

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