A riverside pub with outdoor dining terraces, moored boats, leafy trees and a stone building beside calm water at Head of the River.
A restaurant dining room with wooden tables, leather chairs, red curtains, exposed brick walls, framed artwork, and warm pendant lighting at Head of the River.
An outdoor terrace with navy umbrellas, wicker seating, diners, and colorful flower planters beside a historic stone building at Head of the River.
A restaurant dining room with brick walls, red curtains, candlelit tables, dark wood chairs, floral centerpieces and tall windows at Head of the River.

Head of the River

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The Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 4LB –
Oxford City Centre
From £150
hire fee
Up to 45
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Head of the River

Riverside Restaurant at Head of the River
Riverside Restaurant
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
35 seats
35 standing
Riverside Restaurant is a semi-private dining room within the Head of the River restaurant. Its traditional interior creates a polished setting for hosted meals. Design: Exposed brick, dark timber furniture and polished flooring create a classic restaurant interior. Deep red drapes, framed artwork and warm pendant lighting add colour and visual st...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Mirabeau Terrace at Head of the River
Mirabeau Terrace
Terrace
·
Semi-private area
45 seats
60 standing
Mirabeau Terrace is a semi-private outdoor space with a relaxed, open-air character. Wooden tables, benches and leafy planting create an informal setting for social gatherings. Design: Wooden furniture gives the terrace a simple, rustic look, while potted greenery softens the layout. Large umbrellas provide shade across the bright, naturally lit s...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Mirabeau Terrace
10:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Mirabeau Terrace
10:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Riverside Restaurant
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Mirabeau Terrace
10:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days 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 60
standing
Up to 45
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Head of the River

Head of the River is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Head of the River is a British pub in a historic stone building. Its traditional food-and-drink identity gives private gatherings a classic pub setting.

Venue highlights: The riverside setting gives private hires access to decked outdoor areas beside the water. In-house catering covers British dishes, an extensive vegan menu and multiple vegetarian options.

Best for: Riverside celebrations, private dining and relaxed group lunches.

Location: Folly Bridge sits on the southern edge of Oxford city centre beside the River Thames. Christ Church Meadow and the historic centre are both within easy reach.

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.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Head of the River, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Head of the River is located at The Head of the River, in Oxford City Centre.

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