The Folly Restaurant
Restaurant
3 reviews
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1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4JU
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Hinksey Park, Oxford
Giles Dobson
Your Personal Event Manager from Folly Bridge Brasserie Ltd
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Excellent communication - 5/5
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Spaces for hire at The Folly Restaurant
The River Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
18 seats
25 standing
The River Room can host up to 18 guests, ideal for lunches, afternoon teas, dinners, or drinks receptions. The room is beautifully decorated, showcasing the richness of Oxford’s history.
Our chefs can create a variety of menu options for your event. Plus, our events team will ensure every detail is perfectly planned.
We’re happy to give you a per...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The White Dome
Terrace
·
Private space
35 seats
If you are looking for something a little bit special, our dining domes have become the talk of Oxford, bringing you even closer to dining on the river. All while relaxing in a warm, comfortable dining space with views of the River Thames and Folly Bridge.
The White Dome is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion combining the magic of outdoor...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £800 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Folly - Exclusive Use
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
90 seats
100 standing
Our beautiful riverside restaurant, floating terrace, and characterful river launches can be exclusively yours for the day or evening.
We host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round in one of Oxford’s most stunning, yet affordable, venues.
Private use of our restaurant offers you a beautiful, unique setti...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £1000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Bacchanalia - River Boat
Boat
·
Private space
12 seats
Our river cruise offers a relaxing way to enjoy nature. Our boats are perfect for any event, from birthday parties to corporate outings. Professional skippers handle everything, so you can focus on enjoying your time with friends
and family.
Onboard, we provide delicious food and drink options. You can also from picnic baskets or elegant afternoo...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £220 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£1000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£1000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£1000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Thursday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£1000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Friday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£800
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£2000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£800
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£2000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Sunday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£220
hire fee per hour
The River Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The White Dome
10:30 –
22:00
from
£800
min. spend
The Folly - Exclusive Use
10:00 –
23:30
from
£2000
hire fee
Bacchanalia - River Boat
10:00 –
21:00
from
£220
hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
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 100
standing
Up to 90
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MP
Megan P.
Verified review
Private Dining · 10 guests
· August 2025
Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome. Our Skipper victoria provided us with a speaker to get the party off to good start and was so knowledgeable about the area.
Submitted 4 weeks ago
5.0
MP
Megan P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Brilliant communication helped with all parts of booking
Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
MR
Michael R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 5 months ago
5.0
About The Folly Restaurant
The Folly Restaurant, located in Oxford, is modern British cuisine served in a charming cafe with a riverside terrace and boats for hire. Our restaurant provides simply served, excellently cooked dishes crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients.
The restaurant's terrace floats on the waters of the River Thames as she runs gently under Folly Bridge. Inside we give a warm welcome throughout the year and offer relaxed drinks and dining from Sunday lunch to Saturday cocktails and everything in between.
The restaurant's terrace floats on the waters of the River Thames as she runs gently under Folly Bridge. Inside we give a warm welcome throughout the year and offer relaxed drinks and dining from Sunday lunch to Saturday cocktails and everything in between.
FAQ
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
At The Folly Restaurant, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Folly Restaurant:
- The River Room hosting 8 guests: £1963.12
- Bacchanalia - River Boat hosting 10 guests: £312
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Folly Restaurant is located at 1 Folly Bridge, in the Hinksey Park, Oxford district of Oxford.
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