The Cafe at The Story Museum

Cafe in a Museum
·
Private space
42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP –
Oxford City Centre
Up to 60
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

If you’re looking for a dining space that will leave an impression on your guests, then look no further. Themed around many of the classic stories that feature in our exhibitions, our cafe has ground-floor access, and the use of the kitchen makes it an ideal space for private functions and parties.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: 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

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About The Story Museum

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

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Location

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Meet your host

Lily & Hannah The Story Musuem
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