The Oxford Cafe at The Oxford Cinema and Cafe

Cafe in a Cinema
·
Semi-private area
18 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AE –
Carfax, Oxford
Up to 40
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Cafe – A Stylish and Social Space

Situated in the cinema foyer on the ground floor at the entrance, our cafe offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with seating for 50 (or 80 standing). It’s the perfect spot to gather, whether for a casual meeting or a private celebration.

Ideal for:

Receptions and networking events

Private parties and celebrations

Pop-up experiences and product launches

Casual meetings and social gatherings


With artisan coffee, delicious bites, and a flexible layout, the cafe is a versatile, welcoming space that adds a touch of sweetness to any occasion.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 23:30
from £120–£240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 12:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Disabled Toilet
Cafe Kiosk con Bar
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:30

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Please respect the space.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Oxford Cinema and Cafe

The Oxford Cinema & Cafe is a vibrant, independent venue blending classic charm with a fresh, modern experience.Located in the heart of Oxford.

Our venue features:

Screen 1: A grand auditorium with 650 seats | film screenings, live performances, presentations, conferences

Screen 2: An intimate 52-seat screening room | private viewings, meetings, smaller gatherings

The Cafe: A lovely space with seating for 50 (or 80 standing) | receptions, networking events, private parties


Get in touch today to discuss how we can make your event unforgettable.

The Oxford Cinema and Cafe is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Screen 1
Screen 2 at
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hire fee / per hour
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Screen 2

Location

Location map

Meet your host

David W
Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
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