The Cafe at The Story Museum

Cafe in a Museum
·
Private space
42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP –
Carfax, Oxford
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 2 days 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
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

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

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

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About The Story Museum

The Story Museum is a most unusual museum in the heart of Oxford celebrating the power of stories and offers a range of interesting, creative spaces available for hire. Be it a party, meeting, workshop, conference or even a wedding, they can provide you with the right room.

Highlights include the Woodshed, a 100-seat theatre space, the Magic Common Room, a learning studio inspired by Hogwarts, and the Link Room, a bright and spacious room with courtyard views. They are licensed for alcohol and live entertainment and have an on-site café providing fresh and local refreshments. Whatever your event and requirements, they are determined to find a solution and make it work.

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The Whispering Wood at
from £780
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Function Room in a Museum
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The Whispering Wood
The Alice Room at
from £228
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Function Room in a Museum
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The Woodshed at
from £720
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Theatre in a Museum
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The Link Room at
from £480
hire fee / per day
Function Room in a Museum
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The Link Room
The Triangle at
from £258
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Function Room in a Museum
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The Triangle
The Magic Common Room at
from £660
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Function Room in a Museum
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The Magic Common Room

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