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Cape of Good Hope

Pub

  6 reviews  – 
Iffley Road, The Plain, Oxford, OX4 1EA –
St. Mary's, Oxford
From £20
per person
Up to 80
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Cape of Good Hope

Cape Private Room at Cape of Good Hope

Cape Private Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
80 seats
110 standing
Take the best in British pub culture, top it off with individuality and vintage character – The Cape Of Good Hope in Oxford is what you’ll get, mixing a stylish contemporary bar, classic features and quirky touches with colourful wood panelling, statement chandeliers, plush seating and local artwork adorning the walls. Located just outside the cit...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

SD
Simon D.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · July 2026 · Cape Private Room

Great venue for a large party with speakers and television for music. Room for buffet tables and dancing space for gathering. Food was excellent, good selection of drinks.

4.9
AM
Angus M.
Verified review
Pub · 57 guests · September 2025 · Cape Private Room

Communication, venue size, price.

5.0
BV
Bradley V.
Verified review
Very poor communication
1.0
S
Sneha
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Cape Private Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 110
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Cape of Good Hope is a community gastropub that pairs traditional pub character with contemporary fabrics and light fittings.

Venue highlights: A range of indoor seating plus two outdoor areas gives hosts flexibility for reception layouts. In-house catering includes extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and can serve pub classics in generous portions. Regular promoted evenings such as music nights and quizzes can be arranged as ticketed events.

Best for: Informal receptions and networking socials, private dining and family meals, and ticketed music or quiz nights.

Location: The Plain on Iffley Road, surrounded by bars and eateries, provides options for guests to continue the evening after an event.

What guests say: The service is friendly and attentive, which supports smooth group bookings. The in-house menu delivers generous, well-cooked British dishes.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Cape of Good Hope, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Cape of Good Hope:

  • Cape Private Room hosting 20 guests: £568

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Cape of Good Hope is located at Iffley Road, in St. Mary's, Oxford.

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